P03 Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT 25P0274.pdf
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- 6640--EMERGENCY Genexpert IV-2 Analyzer Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C26325Q0268
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This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 23, supporting Saint Cloud VA Health Care System. The justification is for the emergency replacement of three Genexpert IV-2 Analyzers that will lose support on December 31, 2024, at an estimated cost of $26,182.50.
The document details why Cepheid is the only available source, explaining that the company exclusively provides both the instrumentation and compatible reagent cartridges needed for Influenza, Strep, COVID-19, C. difficile, and MRSA testing. The system is currently supported by a VISN-wide IDIQ contract (36C26325D005). Market research was conducted through multiple channels including SBA VetCert, GSA eLibrary, FPDS, and SAM, confirming Cepheid as the sole source capable of meeting the requirement. The justification notes that the Cepheid system requires no space modifications or additional staff training, allowing for seamless transition and preventing delays in patient specimen testing.
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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C263-25-1-044-0264
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: 36C263-25-AP-0988
1. Contracting Activity:
Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 23, in support of Saint Cloud
VA Health Care System.
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
Saint Cloud VA HCS requires the replacement of three Genexpert IV-2 Analyzers that will lose support on 31 December 2024. This is an emergency requirement and is being processed as such.
2237: 656-25-1-044-0264 - $26,182.50
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The service agreement for the cepheid system is set to expire on 31 December 2024 and will no longer be covered due to the availability of parts. This system is used to perform Influenza testing, Strep and COVID. Cepheid is the only source for this instrumentation and no other vendor provides the reagents needed for this analyzer. Reagents used are currently set up on a VISN wide IDIQ 36C26325D005. No other company manufactures reagent cartridges that are compatible with the Cepheid instrumentation. The Cepheid system allows the MRSA Directive to be carried out efficiently with a system that can also perform COVID 19 testing, C. difficile and Influenza testing simultaneously. The Cepheid system allows for immediate testing of samples without delay in the Saint Cloud VA HCS. This Cepheid system will not require any space modifications or additional training of staff, allowing a seamless transition, preventing any lag in patient specimen testing.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
a. Conducted a query on SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) using NAICS Code “334516”. The search listed a combined 234 Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) / Veteran (V) Owned Small Businesses.
Conducted a query on SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) using:
“W6HQTMWB9Q28” The search found 0 results.
b. Searched GSA eLibrary and used key words “334516”. Multiple companies with existing GSA contracts appeared, however, these contracts are unable to satisfy the requirement.
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
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C263-25-1-044-0264
Searched GSA eLibrary and used key words “CEPHEID”. CEPHEID has an existing GSA contract, however, the requirement is for the replacement / trade-in of equipment that will be unusable on 31 December 2024.
c. Conducted a search on Federal Procurement Database Systems (FPDS) using keywords: “334516” DEPARTMENT_FULL_NAME:” VETERANS AFFAIRS,DEPARTMENT OF” and produced 84,513 results showing contracts awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs with NAICS code 334516.
Conducted a search on Federal Procurement Database Systems (FPDS) using keywords:“ W6HQTMWB9Q28” DEPARTMENT_FULL_NAME:” VETERANS AFFAIRS,DEPARTMENT OF” and produced 8,657 results showing contracts awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs to
CEPHEID.
d. Conducted a search on DSBS SBA using NAICS Code: “334516” in North Dakota. The search listed 264 SDVOSBs, 37 VOSBs, 92WOSBs, 38 EDWOSBs, 58 Hubzone certified and 63 Joint ventures.
e. Conducted a Search on SAM and used key words “W6HQTMWB9Q28”. This vendor is registered and expires 11/20/2025.
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.
Steve Ashby Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466
| 2024-12-13T12:27:49-0600 | |
| STEVEN ASHBY |
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