Limiting_Sources_Justification_MPT-SAT_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: 36C247-26-AP-3702

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GSAR 538.7104-3 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-26-AP-3702

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 07, in support of VISN 07 Birmingham VA Health Care System, VA2237: 521-26-3-237-0132

2. Description of Action: The government intends to award a new Fixed Price Delivery Order for Philips TEE Probes using the contract information below.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: VA797H-17-D-0022

Name of Proposed Contractor: Philips North America LLC Street Address: 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy City, State, Zip: Bothell, WA 98021 Phone: 617-894-4843

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is

The requirement includes two (2) each of the Philips X8-2t and S8-3t Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Transducers and includes the CVx/CVxi Upgrade Education Package.

X8-2t: Advanced adult TEE imaging with xMATRIX & PureWave, supporting 2D, Live xPlane, Live 3D, 3D Zoom, Full Volume, and advanced Doppler.

S8-3t: Adult and pediatric TEE imaging capability down to 2.5 kg, supporting 2D, PW/CW Doppler, color Doppler, harmonic imaging, and M-mode.

CVx/CVxi Education: 1 day onsite clinical support + 1 day Level 2 offsite tuition and travel.

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107). Mark the applicable exception:

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: 36C247-26-AP-3702

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures; or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer.

A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: Philips North America LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required TEE probes. No other company’s products are currently compatible with existing VA equipment.

6. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of GSAR 538.7104-3. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

Jacob A. Tackett Contracting Officer

JACOB

TACKETT

Digitally signed by

JACOB TACKETT

Date: 2026.08.11 08:17:02 -04'00'