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 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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-4531

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:

Service Contract for the Hamilton Liquid Handler Service at the Iowa City 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:

Hamilton Liquid Handlers are sensitive scientific equipment manufactured by Hamilton Company.

Hamilton Liquid Handlers have proprietary software and hardware. Replacement parts and software updates can be obtained from Hamilton Company.

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

A search on OSDBU’s VIP database using NAICS code 811219 and a keyword of “Hamilton Liquid Handler” yielded zero results of small businesses that are veteran owned and verified.

Maintenance of scientific equipment for the Iowa City VA Health Care System are not on the AbilityOne Procurement List.

Maintenance services for Hamilton Liquid Handlers are not available on GSA’s eLibrary Database.

A search on SBA’s DSBS using NAICS code 811219 and a keyword of “Hamilton Liquid Handler” yielded zero result of small businesses.

A Sole Source Notice 36C26320Q0664 was posted to the Contract Opportunities on www.beta.SAM.gov on 08/07/2020. At the closing sole source notice on 08/11/2020 zero responses were received from businesses capable of 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 Contracting Officer

TRAVIS A. JOHNSON

306615

Digitally signed by TRAVIS A.

JOHNSON 306615

Date: 2020.08.11 12:54:56 -05'00'