JOFOC.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for procuring an Aerospray Stat Slide system for the VA Medical Center of San Francisco. The VA Network Contracting Office is seeking to purchase a specialized piece of automated laboratory equipment used for slide staining in pathology and microbiology labs, with an estimated cost under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000.

Market research confirmed that the Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer/Cytocentrifuge is the only product meeting the VA's specific requirements, as the current equipment has been in operation for over twenty years and is now obsolete. The system is integrated with the existing CellaVision Digital Analyzer and meets the clinical staff's needs by providing standardized equipment that ensures continuity of care. A procurement was conducted on September 13, 2024, resulting in an Aerospray contract awarded to Elitegroup Inc. for $17,435, with the justification being the unique characteristics that limit alternative sources and the critical need for reliable diagnostic slide staining equipment.