Attachment 1 Sole Source Justification R_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 1 Acquisition ID#: 36C247-26-AP-3015

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-26-AP-3015

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7, Charleston VA Medical

Center, 2237# 534-26-3-783-0150.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated

Amount: The government intends to award a new Fixed Price supply contract for the purchase of a new transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device for the Savannah CBOC.

The estimated cost is .

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This manufacturer is currently utilized at other locations within the Charleston VA Medical Center area of care. By keeping the same manufacturer, parts and supplies from existing sites can be utilized if the need arises.

Further, training requirements will be reduced as opposed to purchasing a different manufacturer’s product.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted to determine if there are authorized distributors for the MagVenture equipment. The vendor confirmed that there are no other authorized distributors.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO

12.102(a). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jacob A. Tackett Contracting Officer