LSJ CartCaddy 8.7_Redacted.docx

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-23-AP-3631

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus) CartCaddy

2. Description of Action: These are new powered cart pushers/pullers, for use in the VA Kitchen and Canteen to help alleviate stress on joints.

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is

Five Carts are being procured for VA hospital needs. Exact specifications for Brand Cart Caddy or equal are included below.

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) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

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; (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

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 (FAR 8.4056(a)(1)(i)(C)); 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 (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rational/explanation to support cited authority:

VAMC Togus requires the use of a carts on a brand name or equal basis. The minimum specifications are outlined below which are for the brand, Cart Caddy, owned by DJ Products.

DJ Products are the only known available source for the items required. Upon contacting DJ products, the Government has learned the OEM may have authorized resellers.

Through market research, it was discovered that while there are other branded carts that produce similar carts in nature, they do not meet the minimum specifications outlined above. Therefore brand name or equal carts will be accepted for this requirement.

6. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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