LSJ -ECHO Lumena - Redacted.pdf

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

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 3 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: ____________

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 8.405- 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:

This requirement is being requested as a Brand Name Only for the WERFEN Blood Bank reagents. The reagents are only compatible with the analyzer that is currently in place, and no other products can be utilized. Transfusion Services, where the analyzer is used, is considered a critical area of the hospital and requires adequate supplies to meet the needs of our patients daily. Previous market research, contracting officers’ knowledge, and an FPDS search showed that these items have only been purchased from WERFEN. The program has a history of utilizing the Echo Lumena System and requires compatible reagents for daily operation. WERFEN is not only the OEM, but the sole distributor of the proprietary products nee

6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. 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.

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

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 3 of 3 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: ____________

James Risbon Contracting Officer Supply /Service Team1

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