J-A_PM_Part813.106_Atch1_SingleSourceJustification_MPT-SAT_Q0076_Redacted_COSigned.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 2 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:___36C770-22-AP-0159______

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network 15 Contracting Office (NCO 15) 3450 South 13th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048

Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 Industrial Ave Chelmsford, MA 01824-3610 Purchase request number: 761-22-1-014-0064

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

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATED

OR STOCK NO. UNIT COST

00193-7312-21

1 1 ITEM ID NO. 15079 CONTOUR NEXT

(GLUCOSE) TEST STRIP (100CT) (XR423)

(NDC: 00193-7312-21) PKG: 100 per BX 2400 BX eCMS Item Line ID 21630387

TOTAL COST:

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

The product is being requested to fill prescriptions where the Physician specifically requested this brand for the veteran. Within the Veterans Health Administration brand name drugs and medical surgical (MedSurg) products may be prescribed by physicians when in their clinical judgment the brand name drug/MedSurg will provide a better therapeutic outcome for patients. Brand name drugs and MedSurg are requested when there is a clinical requirement for the drug/product or there is history of clinical requirements for the drug/product and inventory must be maintained to meet anticipated requirements. Prescriptions are entered as DAW or Dispense as Written meaning the pharmacy is not allowed to substitute any other brand for the prescription but can only fill prescription with the brand that was ordered by the Physician. The site is not requesting purchase from any certain vendor. Multiple vendors offer these items.

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 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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

• Because the Government is not allowed to do business using Wholesale Trade or Retail Trade

NAICS codes, searches must be conducted using manufacturer NAICS codes.

• Market research was conducted through Vet Biz under NAICS 325413(In-Vitro Diagnostic

Substance Manufacturing).

• This search resulted in 2 or more SDVOSB companies doing business using this NAICS code.

• Despite these results, there are no known SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or small business organizations that manufacture the items required for this procurement.

• Because the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) and the Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) clause apply to all SD/VOSB set asides (and sole sources) regardless of the dollar value, a SD/VOSB set-aside is not feasible. However, SBA has received approval for a waiver (SBA-2020-0014) of the NMR for Test Strips.

• Based on this research and policy, the VA Rule of Two can be met to set the procurement aside for a socioeconomic subcategory of small business.

• Based on the SBA waiver to the NMR for acquisitions under $250K, a small business set-aside is feasible.

• Contracting Officer will be using a(n) Open Market procurement vehicle, to an (SDVOSB) SMALL BUSINESS Vendor.

Prepared by:

Contract Specialist

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.