P03 ATTACH1 SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION - UNDER SAT - Q0352_cp.pdf

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

Last Updated: 02/01/2022 Page 1 of 2

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)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C770 22 AP 0538

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15, CMOP Division:

2237: 764 22 3 077 0654

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

BASE: 6 8 22

CONTOUR NEXT (GLUCOSE) TEST STRIP, 50 PER BOX, QTY: 1,800 BOXES

NDC#/ITEM#: 00193 7311 50/15078 (XR423)

OPTION 1: 9 8 22:

CONTOUR NEXT (GLUCOSE) TEST STRIP, 50 PER BOX, QTY: 1,800 BOXES

NDC#/ITEM#: 00193 7311 50/15078 (XR423)

OPTION 2: 12 8 22:

CONTOUR NEXT (GLUCOSE) TEST STRIP, 50 PER BOX, QTY: 1,800 BOXES

NDC#/ITEM#: 00193 7311 50/15078 (XR423)

Required name brand item for Veteran patient prescriptions

Estimated value of the proposed action is $202,500.00, this includes a base for $67,500.00 and two options, each for $67,500.00.

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

Within the VHA name brand med/surg items may be prescribed by physicians when in their clinical judgment the name brand item will provide a better therapeutic outcome for patients. Name brand med/surg items are requested when there is a clinical requirement. In this case, the brand specific med/surg item is requested in #2 above.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver is in place for NAICS code 325413 and PSC Code 6515 for Diabetic Test Strips, so this procurement can be set aside to SDVOSB vendors. Based on the N R policy, the rule of two can be met to set the procurement aside for a socioeconomic subcategory of small business because of the NAICS waiver in place for 325413 and PSC Code 6515 for Diabetic Test Strips. This procurement will be set aside to SDVOSBs. There is reasonable expectation that two or more SDVOSB vendors will quote on this solicitation to procure the requested med/surg item.

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

Last Updated: 02/01/2022 Page 2 of 2

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.

Contracting Officer Date

CHRISTY PENDLAY Digitally signed by CHRISTY PENDLAY Date: 2022.06.02 15:56:58 -05'00'