GE Cardiac Package Brand Name J_A.doc

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $250K

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: 36C246-22-AP-2420

1. Contracting Activity: The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6, Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667; PR# 590-22-4-985-1056

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Hampton VAMC has a need for brand-name only GE CT Cardiac Software for the currently in use GE CT Scanner in their Imaging Department. The GE Cardiac Package will improve reliability, repeatability and images for complex cardiac imaging procedures.

Estimated Amount:

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Cardiac Package items/software upgrade being requested for this requirement are the only ones compatible with the GE Scanner already in-use at the Hampton VAMC. No other vendors items/software will suffice without procuring a new CT Scanner.

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

Market research consisted of contacting the OEM in search of any distributors/resellers. The OEM’s only authorized distributor for these products is TrillaMed. To the best of the CO’s knowledge, there is no non-compete agreement between OEM and reseller.

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.

Jerry L Mann, Branch Chief Date

Supply Team 3 VHAPM Part 813.106

Original Date: 08/30/17