P03 DF_SingleSourceJustification-signed.pdf

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: 36C263-20-AP-2674

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23), 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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

Maintenance and recalibration of Carl Zeiss Surgical Microscope for Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System

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

Carl Zeiss Surgical Microscopes are precise medical equipment that requires specialized instruments to recalibrate and maintain. Carl Zeiss Surgical Microscopes contain proprietary parts and software that can only be obtained through the original manufacturer or authorized service providers. Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc is the only source for authorized parts and service. Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc does not have authorize service providers.

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

A search of the VIP Database using NAICS Code 811219 and Keyword of Carl Zeiss resulted in zero veteran-owned small-businesses capable of performing these services.

Service and maintenance of medical microscopes is not on the services available through AbilityOne.

Service and maintenance of Carl Zeiss medical microscopes is not on the services available through GSA eBuy.

A search of the SBA Dynamic Small Business Database using NAICS Code 811219 and Keyword of Carl Zeiss resulted in zero small-businesses capable of performing these services.

A Beta.Sam.Gov Contracting Opportunities Sole Source Pre-Solicitation Announcement 36C26320Q0395 was posted on April 14, 2020. At the close of the Sole Source Pre-Solicitation Announcement on April 20, 2020 we received zero responses from businesses capable performing these services.

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.

Travis Johnson Date Title

TRAVIS A. JOHNSON

306615

Digitally signed by TRAVIS A.

JOHNSON 306615

Date: 2020.04.21 07:21:47 -05'00'