J_A 813.106 Signed.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 1 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: 36C263-21-AP-5491

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs; RPO-C; Iowa City VA Health Care System, VISN-23 Contracting Office, Coralville, IA

Organizational Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs; RPO-C; Iowa City VA Health Care System;

Iowa City Medical Center

2237: 636-22-1-4030-0003

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

The Iowa City VA Laboratory has a need for a 4-Month Bridge, Firm-Fixed-Price contract with Hologic, Inc. for the purchase of COVID-19 Reagents, Controls, and Specimen Tubes. The 4-Month Bridge contract is due to a five-year IDIQ contract in the works for Nebraska-Western Iowa (NWI) and Iowa City. Once the IDIQ is in place, and due to outdates of such kits, they will be ordered on as as-needed basis throughout the term of the contract. The kits will only be ordered by Medical Technicians within the Laboratory Department of each respective location. The estimated value of this requirement: $115,700.00

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

The required Reagents, Controls, and Specimen Tubes are needed because these kits must be compatible with the Hologic Panther instrument used in the laboratory. These kits are not available from any other vendor.

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

Basic Market Research utilizing VIP was conducted. See the Market Research Report for full results.

After consulting with the instrument manufacturer, it was determined that only their products are available for use on the equipment owned by the VA. We will continue to review professional journals and conduct internet searches/market research on future requirements.

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.

Timothy Kimmel Date Contracting Officer

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