P03 Atch 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT 36C262-24-AP-1992_SIGNED.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 for

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Commodity Brand Name Description:

• Brand Name: ImageGrid

• Description: Expand ImageGrid Data Storage for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System (GLAVAHCS) – Los Angeles, CA.

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-24-AP-1992

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) in Long Beach, CA, seeks to procure brand name only small business single source supplies / services listed in purchase request 691- 24-2-685-0074 at/for the GLAVAHCS, Los Angeles, CA.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

GLAVAHCS has a requirement to purchase expansion of the ImageGrid archive server for Cardiology’s current Syngo Dynamics PACS system. GLAVAHCS currently has an existing ImageGrid server and this procurement is to expand storage space on the existing ImageGrid server. It is a requirement that the storage expansion be integrated and compatible with existing ImageGrid server. Medical Service / Cardiology requests an additional 12 terabytes of storage in order for Cardiology to continue archiving their PACS images.

Estimated Amount: $43,368.00 USD.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This is a direct upgrade / renewal of an existing ImageGrid storage system and must be compatible with existing system. Currently, limitations are imposed by the Medical Service / Cardiology to procure an Expansion unit of ImageGrid with software for integration with IG series and complete 2U expansion chassis with 12 disk drive slots 12 TB. It is a requirement that the storage expansion be integrated and compatible with existing ImageGrid server. Medical Service/Cardiology requests an additional of 12 terabytes of storage in order for Cardiology to continue archiving their PACS images. Due to exclusive licensing agreements of proprietary software / technology and item being unique to one manufacturer, Candelis Inc., original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is the only source who can provide needed software upgrade and use of other product(s) would be incompatible with current system and render vital medical systems useless. VA Rule of Two / SBA Rule of Two does not apply. Circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available due to proprietary / unique nature of requirement per FAR 13.106-1(b), and no other supplies or services will meet agency need. Additionally, following established https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

See complete market research on file in eCMS briefcase. Results from SBA VetCert query by applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334510 identified 308 SDVOSB / VOSB concerns who could potentially perform the requirement. Published RFI 36C26224Q0531 returned zero (0) responses or vendor interest. Based on the totality of published market research (MR), VA Rule of Two / SBA Rule of Two does not apply. There is NO reasonable expectation that 2 or more qualified SDVOSB / VOSB / SB concerns can, could or would submit offers to meet agency need. Circumstances of contract action deem brand name only source available and no other supplies or services will meet agency need. Recommend brand name only small business single / sole source to Candelis, Inc. – small business (OEM) IAW FAR Part 13.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with

FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CECIL S. NICHOLS

Contracting Officer, NCO 22 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466