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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:_36C263-21-AP-2090_____________________

1. Contracting Activity: US Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO23, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud

Minnesota 56303-2099. Organizational Activity: US Department of Veterans Affairs, Nebraska Western Iowa VA HCS-Omaha, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha Nebraska, 68105-1850.

2237 Number: 636-21-2-2392-0080

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: A firm fixed price open market sole source purchase order for a SpectraMax M5 microplate/cuvette reader (90V to 240V) with current version of SoftMax Pro for the Research department at the Omaha Nebraska VA facility as the existing micro-plate reader has been heavily used in the past ten years and needs major repairs. The Purchase Order will include the following:

-SpectraMax M5 Multi-Mode Spectrophotometer with UV/Vis absorbance -Fluorescence intensity -Fluorescence polarization -TRF Luminescence primary read modes -Tunable wavelength selection;

-Built-in cuvette port &microplate drawer;

-Precision endpoint/kinetic/spectral scanning;

-Proprietary Path Check Sensor Thermal regulation from ambient +2 to 60 degrees C;

-User manual

Need date is no later than April 5, 2021

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

The SpectraMax M5 has ability to read in the following:

ABS, FL, FRET, LUM, TRF, TR-FRET, FP in microplates and up to 64 2ul samples.

Ability to read ABS, FL, FRET & LUM in: Microplates, 12x75mm tubes, cuvettes, microcuvettes, ultra-microcuvettes and up to 64 – 2ul samples.

Unparalleled dynamic range on each plate without the need to reread the samples.

Patented Dual Monochromator tunable wavelength selection enables Spectral Scanning for

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

Path Check Sensor All -inclusive reporting included with SoftMax Pro 7 Auto Data Recovery with SoftMax Pro 7 Spectra Drop Ultra-Low Volume Capability Dual PMTs for Fluorescence and Luminescence Single Monochromator wavelength selection of Absorbance Upgradeability to be fully tunable in every read mode (No filters or Wavelength Selection) Single light source reproducibility Compliance support tools Absorbance Validation plate

By purchasing the SpectraMax M5, Omaha’s Research department would not only be able to continue to use their current work, but also expand for more assay availability. This new system would create new capability for both the Omaha VAHCS as well as their Affiliate University (UNMC), and thus create new capacities that do not currently exist and is expected to be utilized daily. The Omaha VA Research department is already using an older model of this microplate reader, so replacing it with the same model will save time and money on training and new accessories.

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

Market research was conducted for the SpectraMax M5 with vendors ‘ThermoFisher’, and ‘Fisher Scientific’; however, they do not offer this product. Other Microplate readers are available, but do not have the capabilities of the SpectraMax M5. ‘VWR International’, a large business, does have the SpectraMax M5, however they do not have any authorized resellers. A VIP search using NAICS 334516 yielded 123 matches.

4. 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.