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VHAPG Part 813.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Template >SAT-$7.5M under FAR13.5

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4. Statutory Authority Permitting Restricted Competition:

FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The statutory authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement. Competition is restricted on this procurement for the reason below:

( X ) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

( ) Unusual and Compelling Urgency ( ) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert

Services ( ) International Agreement ( ) Authorized or Required by Statute ( ) National Security ( ) Public Interest

5. Demonstration that the C Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Champion Medical Technologies, d/b/a InVita Healthcare Technologies is the sole manufacturer of the proprietary software solutions, including UDITracker, WarrantyTracker, and Implant360, as well as RFID technology that integrates with our software solutions. No other market options can integrate with the already in place systems at Oklahoma VA Facility. Their software solutions and integrated RFID technology are provided through the manufacturer, Champion Medical Technologies, d/b/a InVita Healthcare Technologies, as well as through their authorized reseller, which is a service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB).

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: The manufacturer, Champion Medical Technologies, identified as an authorized distributor in addition to themselves. Champion Medical Technologies is a small business manufacturer . The non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirement are met for a small business set aside due to the manufacturer being a small business and being an authorized distributor. Rule of two is met for small businsess set aside. No other vendor are authorized distributors and no other vendors were reviewed due to the need for equipment and software compatibility.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: It is anticipated that a fair and reasonable price determination will be found with the pricing received on quotes due to this requirement planned to be solicited on an small business set aside as market research indicates the NMR and LOS requirements can be met for a set-aside. A determination of fair and reasonable pricing will also be prepared prior to award of the subsequent contract. Competition is expected.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted: A search on VIP and SBA Dynamic Small Business Search of NAICS 541519 UDI Tracker A search in FPDS in the last two years confirmed as being the

VHAPG Part 813.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Template >SAT-$7.5M under FAR13.5

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b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Date Chief, Division 1

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