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VHAPG Part 813.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Template >SAT $7.5M under FAR13.5

Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 2 of 3

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

Products have been prescribed for patients by VA Physicians. Pharmacy employees do not have the training and/or authority to countermand physician orders. “Brand Specific” products are the same thing as “dispense as written” on a physician’s prescription.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

Historical Data shows multiple authorized distributors provide quotes for this particular item.

Requirement will be solicited “Unrstricted” on SAM.gov to allow as many vendors as possible.to provide a quote.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

Use of the IGCE, Historical data from recent procurements, and competition will be used to obtain a “Fair and Reasonable” price

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Market Research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted.

o No FSS, VA Mandatory or Non Mandatory contracts were found for this item.

o A review of recent FY22 procurements showed requirements were solicited “Unrestricted” o A check of VIP and SBA showed several small businesses with the associated NAICs Code 325413 but none were considered manufactuerers.

o NMR applies as there is no NAICS Waiver o Trade Agreements Acts applies o This is a “Brand Specific” Need

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

This is a “Brand Specific” need and this is the only item that will meet the needs of the facility as indicated in item # 5 above.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

Nationwide Pharmaceutical, Inc. SDVOSB Vendor ASE Direct, Inc., SDVOSB Vendor Melling Medical, SDVOSB Vendor

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

No action is being taken at this time due to the fact that no substitutions are permitted based on physcian’s specific orders.

12. 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 and belief.

VHAPG Part 813.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Template >SAT $7.5M under FAR13.5

Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 3 of 3

Name Date Title Facility

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

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

Larry Zaritz Date NCO 15 Contracting, CMOP

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Christy M Pendlay Date NCO 15 Contracting Branch Chief, CMOP Team #1

GLENDA DAME

Digitally signed by GLENDA

DAME

Date: 2022.09.09 12:23:39 -04'00'

CHRISTY PENDLAY Digitally signed by CHRISTY PENDLAY Date: 2022.09.09 14:20:04 -05'00'

LARRY ZARITZ

Digitally signed by LARRY

ZARITZ

Date: 2022.09.12 07:38:37 -05'00'