P03. JA Emergency Order ACIST Contrast Saver Omaha VA_Redacted.pdf

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: 36C263-22-AP-4548

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, 1303

5th St. Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241.

Organization Activity: Omaha VA Medical Center-VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105

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

Estimated amount:

There is a global supply chain imaging contrast dye shortage. This is an emergency order for brand name equipment that allows the medical center to better control its use of contrast dye. This unit provides a way for the medical center to use less contrast per injection by allowing multiple uses from one vial thereby minimizing waste. The circumstances are urgent and compelling as the hospital looks for all possible solutions in response to its own shortage of contrast. Time is not permitted to locate additional sources.

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

This unit provides a way for the medical center to use less contrast per injection by allowing multiple uses from one vial thereby minimizing waste.

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

Once it was discovered the OEM has only one authorized distributor for the required equipment, efforts to locate additional sources were ceased.

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.

Joseph Bennett Date Contract Officer

JOSEPH

BENNETT

Digitally signed by

JOSEPH BENNETT

Date: 2022.09.13 21:42:21 -05'00'

9/13/22