Brand Name Justification.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-25-AP-4664

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: 36C262-25-AP-4664

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program

Contracting Office 22, located at 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Long Beach, CA 90815, in support of VA San Diego Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161

PR# 664-25-3-072-0094

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

VA San Diego Healthcare System has a requirement for Helmer Freezer and Refrigerators, which shall be used to store medications and vaccines as needed.

This shall be awarded as a new firm fixed price contract.

Item Number

Unit Quantity Description Estimated Value

Estimated Shipping

0001 EA 6 iPR125-GX i.Seriesr Pharmacy Refrigerator,

25.2 cu ft (714 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration)

45 days

ARO

0002 EA 1 iPR105-GX i.Seriesr Pharmacy Refrigerator - Undercounter, 5.3 cu ft (150 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration)

45 days

ARO

0003 EA 1 iLF125-GX i.Seriesr Laboratory Freezer, 25 cu ft (714 Liters)

45 days

ARO

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-25-AP-4664

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

VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) currently requires new Helmer refrigerators and freezer. VASDHS currently uses the Helmer brand refrigerators and freezers throughout the pharmacy. Due to the current use of the existing service contract 36C26225F0006 that was awarded on 10/1/2024 to Helmer Scientific LLC, with base plus four option years to provide preventative maintenance to all Helmer refrigerators and freezers at the VASDHS. It has been determined to be in the best interest of the government to consider only the Helmer brand to assist in the standardization and prevent duplicative costs to service multiple brands throughout the hospital pharmacy. The contracts expires on 9/30/2029.

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

Market research was conducted that returned at least (2) service-disabled veteran owned small businesses (SDVOSB) vendors that partner with Helmer to provide the requested line items. A prior solicitation was also issued on 6/10/2025, which was canceled but received responses offering name brand Helmer Scientific products from SDVOSB vendors.

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.

Adrienne Brown Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466