JA Single Source BD Autoloader Iowa City VA_signed_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Justification for Restricting Competition document submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for a simplified acquisition between the micro-purchase threshold and simplified acquisition threshold. The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) requires FACSLyric Universal Auto Loaders to integrate with their existing Becton Dickinson (BD) Flow Cytometers. The acquisition is identified as 36C263-26-AP-2897 and was certified by Contract Officer Joseph Bennett on June 11, 2026.
The justification establishes that the FACSLyric Universal Auto Loader is proprietary equipment compatible only with BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometry Systems, with no third-party alternatives available or validated for use. BD Biosciences is the sole provider capable of supplying required software updates, preventative maintenance, technical support, and on-site service. Market research supporting the sole-source determination included a review of past procurements showing similar acquisitions utilized sole-source procedures, a SAM.gov Intent to Solicit posting from May 28 to June 8, 2026 that generated only a response from Becton Dickinson with no competing inquiries, and a letter from Becton Dickinson confirming the proprietary nature of their equipment. The contracting officer certified the purchase as approved under FAR 12.102(a).
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RFO FAR Part 12 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures Justification for Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 02/20/2026 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C263-26-AP-2897
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Restricting Competition IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a) For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2897
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office
23, 1303 5th St. Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241.
Organizational Activity:
Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS), 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246-2208
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use and estimated amount:
Estimated Amount:
Description: The ICVAHCS requires FACSLyric Universal Auto Loaders to add to their Becton Dickinson(BD) Flow Cytometers. The FACSLyric Universal Auto Loaders are automated sample-handling accessories that connect to, and work BD FASCLyric flow Cytometers which is the brand and model of the Cytometers owned and in use by the Iowa City VA Health Care System.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The ICVAHCS currently owns and uses the BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometry System.
The BD FACS™ Universal Loader (Auto Loader) is specifically designed to operate with the BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometry System and is not compatible with any other flow cytometry platforms. Respectively, no third-party loaders are compatible with or validated for use on the BD FACSLyric™ system. The autoloader is integral to the Flow Cytometer and is controlled by the BD software that comes with the BD Lyric Flow Cytometer. BD Biosciences is the only provider that can supply instrument software updates and revisions, along with manufacturer-certified preventative maintenance inspections, technical telephone support, and unlimited on-site service visits.
As a result of the above information, the brand name and model required must be used as the description of the equipment required precluding the use of any other brand name or model.
RFO FAR Part 12 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures Justification for Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 02/20/2026 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C263-26-AP-2897
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
-Review of past procurements. The past procurements we found where the BD Flow Cytometers were involved also utilized sole source procedures for acquisition of Autoloaders.
-An Intent to Solicit from a Single Source was posted on SAM.gov from 5/28/26 to 6/8/26 and produced one response which was from Becton Dickinson. It produced no other inquiries and inspired no new considerations.
-A letter was obtained from Becton Dickinson confirming the proprietary nature of their equipment.
5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR
12.102(a). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
____________________________ 06/11/2026 Joseph Bennett, Contract Officer Date
JOSEPH
BENNETT
Digitally signed by
JOSEPH BENNETT
Date: 2026.06.11 19:38:55 -05'00'
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