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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 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 02 Eff Date: 02/21/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-20-AP-2030

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, Station 523, VA Boston Healthcare Systems 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301-5596 Transaction Number: 523-20-3-7878-1313 VA Boston is requesting 100,000 AAMI Level 2 Isolation Gowns

2. Description of Action: VA Boston is requesting the procurement of 100,000 AAMI Level 2 Isolation Gowns.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797P-4306B

Name of Proposed Contractor: Phoenix Textile Street Address: 21 Commerce Drive City, State, Zip: O’Fallon, MO 63366-4413 Phone: 800-727-3035

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 587,000 for 100,000 AAMI Level 2 Isolation Gowns. This supply has been purchased before but due to the COVID-19 pandemic there is a nationwide shortage. American Medical Depot (Prime Vendor), ICP and Precept Medical were contacted. However, they do not have the quantities available, are on backorder, or we are on a limited allocation. Phoenix Textile, a woman owned small business, is able to supply the requested quantity. This requirement was searched under NAICS code 339113, PSC code 6515 from the NAC FSS contract V797P-4306B with 0 results. Using the best fit NAICS 315210, PSC 6532, I still yielded 0 results. I conducted a Dynamic Small Business Search using NAICS 315210 and Level 2 Isolation gowns which also resulted in 0 results.

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:

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 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 02 Eff Date: 02/21/2020

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 8.405- 6(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. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

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.

MONICA ACOSTA ANNA NORCROSS

Contract Specialist Contracting Officer

NEWINGTON/NCO 01 PROVIDENCE/NCO 01

This is an EMERGENCY procurement in support of COVID-19 operations. There is a nationwide shortage of AAMI Level 2 gowns and they are necessary for the health and safety of our patients and staff. The Prime vendor, American Medical Depot, does not have the quantities needed available.

Monica B.

Acosta 1784767

Digitally signed by Monica B. Acosta 1784767 Date: 2020.06.03 15:32:22 -04'00'

Anna D.

Norcross 678489

Digitally signed by Anna D. Norcross 678489 Date: 2020.06.04 10:14:01 -04'00'