P03 Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Signed.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

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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 Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C236-27-AP-0182

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 23. 2501 W. 22nd St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Service and installation of Par Excellence Weight Based Inventory Management System Central Iowa VA Health Care System, Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN.

Estimated Cost $302,500.00

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

VISN 23 relies on the PAR Excellence Weight-Based Inventory Management System (WBIMS) as its standardized, operational inventory management platform across multiple Medical centers including the Central Iowa VA HCS and Minneapolis VA HCS. The system is fully deployed and integrated into the VA’s approved IT environment and is directly connected to the Generic Inventory Package (GIP), which is the national VA inventory management system. This integration enables automated tracking of supply usage, rea-time visibility of inventory levels, and continuous reconciliation with GIP to support Clinical operations, procurement accuracy, and supply chain accountability.

The Government’s requirement for uninterrupted inventory management operations, accurate date exchange with GIP, and compliance with VA IT security and logistics standards can only be satisfied through continued support from PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. Because PAR Excellence is the only source with proprietary tools and engineering knowledge necessary to preform maintenance, issue software updates, replace system components, and ensure functional interoperability, no other supplier can meet the Government’s minimum technical requirements.

For these reasons, PAR Excellence Systems, Inc is the only responsible source capable of providing the required maintenance, support, and system sustainment for the WBIMS currently deployed within VISN 23.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research included review of prior VISN 23 contracts, FPDS_NG data, and OEM vendor listings. A Notice of intent to sole source (36C26326Q0905) was posted on SAM.gov on 07/13/2026 to identify any additional capable sources, resulted in no responses.

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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

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5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106- 1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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