LSJ_Signed.pdf

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The procurement involves replacing seven Abbott iSTAT analyzers, consisting of 5 GHz i-STAT Wireless Analyzers (part# 03P75-07) and i-STAT rechargeable power packs (part# 06F23-55). The single-source justification is based on the laboratory's existing standardization with Abbott systems, where switching to a different analyzer would require additional staff training and potentially cause delays in obtaining results. The contract specialist conducted market research via FPDS, AddsUp, and GSA Advantage, confirming the items are only available through the manufacturer's Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). The Acquisition Plan Action ID is 36C244-25-AP-2582, with an effective date of 11/15/2024, and the procurement is valued under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The Contracting Officer, Robert Neal, certified the justification on 05-20-2025.