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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C260-23-AP-3147

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 20 on behalf of Portland VA Medical Center.

2237: 648-23-4-094-0047

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

Pneumatic Kairison Repair

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

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) this will be sole sourced to an SBA verified SDVOSB. Aesculap pneumatic kairison is a bone punch that uses pressurized air to effect mechanical motion. Used in spinal neurosurgical procedures, it is used in situations where extra reach is needed, and reduces fatigue to the surgeon when removing larger portions of bone and material. Aesculap irison is the only pneumatic device available. Trillamed is the only company authorized by Aesculap to perform the product repair and maintenance in the United States.

For these reasons, it is the decision of the Contracting Officer that procuring this service from the only source available is in the best interest of the government.

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

Government-wide databases of contracts were searched. A search of contractdirectory.gov. HTME, NAC, VA SCMC, and GSA revealed no results. A search for Pneumatic Kairison Maintenance on FPDS revealed contracts 36C26020P0905 and VA25716P1584 awarded to Trillamed. The previous contract, 36C26020P0905, was awarded to Trillamed as a Base plus 2 option years . A Sources Sought Notice was posted from 05/22/2023 to 05/25/2023 and only Trillamed responded.

Trillamed provided an authorized distributor letter from Aesculap stating they are the only authorized SDVOSB distributor. A search of the Aesculap website revealed that Trillamed and Aesculap have partnered and that Trillamed is the only authorized provider of service to these products. FPDS was searched to establish price reasonableness, and the current quote was compared to the previous contract and determined as fair and reasonable.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

5. 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.

Michael Allred Contracting Officer

Brian Corey Division Chief