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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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 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: 36C262-24-AP-1011

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Networking Contracting Office 22

(NCO22) in San Diego, CA seeks to procure supplies/items listed in purchase request # 664-24-1- 4112-0039 for VA San Diego Healthcare System.

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

VA San Diego Healthcare System is looking to purchase four (4) types of 9mm and .233 small arms ammunition for the police service. Purchased ammunition will be used for police training and duty requirements. The estimated value of the proposed action is

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

VA San Diego Police Service is currently utilizing both duty and training ammunition for police training and dutty purposes. Ammunitions such as Federal Tactical, Federal Premium, Norma USA, Speer Gold, and Remington are to be used as specified in VA Handbook 0720 and MCM 07B-01. The using service is in need of specified ammunition in order to keep inventory and up-to-date. VA San Diego cannot utilize a different type of ammunition aside from those mentioned as this would go against the policy set in place. Hence it is in the governments best interest to procure only the specified types of ammunition to avoid potential violations or infringing against policy.

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

A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov in order to survey interested vendors and a total of 7 vendors responded, 2 of which are SDVOSB and 5 being small businesses. FPDS was also utilized, a previous contract also procured by NCO22 for VA San Diego Healthcare System was found and was awarded to Pride/Fowler Industries, Inc a SDVOSB, for the amount of for a period of performance of 11/10/2022-11/09/2023. GSA Advantage was also used to research if ammunitions such as Federal Tactical, Federal Premium, Norma USA, Speer Gold, and Remington were available and under a Federal Supply Schedule, but none were found or identified. After conducting the market research, it is recommended to compete this acquisition as a SDVOSB set-aside in the open market to promote competition in accordance with FAR 13.104 and in conjunction with FAR 19.1405.

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Contracting Officer

NCO 22