Brand Name Animal Research Rack System.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 528-21-2-4001-0110

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, VA WNYHS Medical Center (Buffalo –

528) 528-21-2-4001-0110

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

Two individually ventilated cage racks with 70 cages each with change out caging for a total of 140 cages per rack to include wire bar lid, microisolator tops and cage card holder. Each unit will also be equipped with automatic watering capabilities, supply and vent blowers, hose assembly and wall connections.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The vent racks and cages currently used at the Buffalo VA animal research facility are manufactured by Allentown. By procuring the new equipment from the same manufacturer, cages and racks will be interchangeable. This allows interchangeability with existing food hoppers, water sleeves, cage card holders, and lids.

Each vendor produces cages that are slightly different in shape, size, how water is delivered, and where they food is dispensed. To purchase new equipment from another manufacturer would require the unnecessary purchase of new food hoppers, water sleeves, cage card holders, and lids.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

There are different brands of racking systems such as Lab Products, Ancare, Innovive, Techniplast, and potentially more, but these manufacturers cannot supply cages and vent racks at are fully compatible with the current equipment.

Market research revealed that the small business manufacturer, Allentown, has 3 authorized distributors – VWR International, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., and Indatatech. Both VWR International and Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. are large businesses. Indatatech is not listed in System for Award Managment.

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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

____________________________ ____3/5/2021__________________ Name: Laura Egli Date Title: Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466