P03 Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT_01_ redacted_Redacted.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)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C257-23-AP-1956, JOFOC# 2023-03-23T09:33:11

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, VHA Regional

Procurement Office-West (RPOW), 124 E HWY 67 Suite 100 Duncanville, TX 75137.

2237: 549-23-3-096-0061.

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

Research Department located at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), 1901 S.

1st Street, Temple, Texas requests a new service contract to cover three (3) years of maintenance, one base year and two option years, for the Bruker MALDI Sirius Biotyper (EE189268) and the IR Biotyper (EE189746) instruments. Estimate Total:

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The unique qualification of Bruker Scientific, LLC is that they are the OEM for the Maldi and IR Biotyper Instruments. There is no third party company that is authorized by Bruker or has been trained to provide preventative maintenance services on the equipment. Only Bruker Scientific, LLC has trained/certified Field Service Representatives that can provide the services. This requirement is proprietary in nature to Bruker Scientific, LLC. These instruments are vital equipment required for the Research and Development Department. These instruments provide important microbial identification testing information to help support VA Clinicians. The preventive maintenance services are required to provide the most up to date technology that will provide the most accurate medical information. Additionally, downed equipment would result in delayed patient care.

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

Market research was conducted using the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) and System for Award management (SAM). A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was submitted on 03/14/2023 and posted through 03/21/2023. This effort did not provide any additional sources that could meet the Government’s requirement.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b)(1). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contract Specialist

Contracting Officer