Hemosphere 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

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) Brand Name

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of VISN 06, Durham VAMC.

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

Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a new firm-fixed-price contract to procure additional Edwards Hemosphere Advanced Monitoring systems that provides a comprehensive view of hemodynamics and tissue oximetry, continuous oxygen saturation and perfusion during patient care.

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

The additional equipment is only compatible with the current equipment in place and will maintain standardized equipment used at the Durham VAMC during scheduled patient care.

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

The requirement is only available from the OEM or authorized distributor. It was determined that the most appropriate way to meet the needs of the government is through an open market unrestricted solicitation.

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.

LaToya Glover Date Contracting Officer

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

LATOYA

GLOVER

Digitally signed by LATOYA

GLOVER

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