Justification_Genetic Analyzer.pdf

This document is a Justification for Single Source Awards for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The procurement is for a Thermo Fisher (Life Technologies) 3500 Genetic Analyzer, estimated to cost an undisclosed amount, to be used for state-of-the-art molecular testing at the H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The justification emphasizes that this specific 3500 Genetic Analyzer is the only device that will integrate with existing workflow and systems in the Molecular Department, requiring another 3500 DX to be used in conjunction with an existing 3500 DX.

The document indicates that the contract specialist confirmed only three SDVOSBs (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) are authorized to sell the device. The procurement follows FAR 13.106-1 procedures for simplified acquisition, with an acquisition plan action ID of 36C244-25-AP-1558. The document is signed by the Contracting Officer Robert Neal, with a digital signature dated 08-21-2025 and an effective date of 11/15/2024. The procurement is over the micro-purchase threshold but does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000.