Final FSS Limiting Sources Justification Pyxis Equipment 36C248-24-AP-3644.pdf

Effective Date: 02/01/2022

AP 36C248-24-AP-3644

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT FAR PART 8.405-6 Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C248-24-AP-3644

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs Network/Program Contracting Of .

Description of Action: This

Order against: FSS Contract Number: _________________________________

Proposed Contractor:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources

(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures.

FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer: A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: These are “direct replacements” parts/ components for existing equipment. The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing.

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources

Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination:

Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification:

A Statement of the Actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made:

Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. (This signature is the requestor’s supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.

SIGNATURE DATE

NAME TITLE SERVICE LINE/SECTION

FACILITY

Heather Fields Biomedical Engineer HTM

Bay Pines VA Medical Center

5/13/2024HEATHER FIELDS Digitally signed by HEATHER FIELDS Date: 2024.05.13 07:30:03 -04'00'

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources

(10) Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: This part if filled out by Contracting Staff as part of the Justification

a. Contracting Officer’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CONTRACTING OFFICER/DESIGNEE’S SIGNATURE DATE

NAME AND TITLE FACILITY/NCO/PCO

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $750K):

I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

SIGNATURE DATE

NAME

NCO/PCO XX Duty Title

MICHAEL SHOOK

Digitally signed by MICHAEL

SHOOK

Date: 2024.05.13 08:01:09 -04'00'

Adam Speert, NCO 08 Branch Chief

5/29/2024

5/13/2024