P03. JA FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT-SAT Brand Name Only.pdf
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This is a Justification for Restricting Competition document filed under RFO Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a procurement conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Saint Cloud Medical Center (Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2912). The contracting activity is procuring BD Cato IV Gravimetric Packs with one year's support subscription at an estimated cost of $92,006.00 under funding code 656-24-4-1003-0318.
The procurement is restricted to a single source based on the proprietary nature of the equipment. VISN 23 previously purchased BD Cato IV prep equipment for all medical facilities, and Saint Cloud Medical Center requires two additional packs compatible with the existing system. The justification states that no other brands will interface with the proprietary system, making BD Cato IV the only viable option. Market research was conducted through a ten-day intent to sole-source posting on SAM.gov, which generated no competing responses. Additional correspondence with the Original Equipment Manufacturer revealed four authorized SDVOSB distributors available for the products. The Contracting Officer, Curt Larose, certified approval of the purchase on June 3, 2026, in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).
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RFO Part 12 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures Justification for Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 06/03/2026 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Restricting Competition IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a) For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C263-26-AP-2912
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Saint Cloud Medical
Center Funding: 656-24-4-1003-0318
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated
Amount:
BD Cato IV Gravimetric Packs with one year’s support subscription.
IGCE: $92,006.00
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
This procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C 1901 as enacted by RFO Part 12.102 Restricting Competition including the use of brand-name only descriptions.
VISN 23 purchased BD Cato IV prep equipment for all medical facilities. Saint Cloud has a requirement to add two more packs to the existing system. The system is proprietary and no other brands will interface with the system.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
An intent to sole-source was posted on SAM.gov for the required minimum ten (10) days with no responses received by the required due date.
Correspondence with the OEM did reveal that there are four authorized SDVOSB distributors of their products.
RFO Part 12 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures Justification for Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 06/03/2026 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#
5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 12.102(a). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name Date Title https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466
| 2026-06-03T11:00:02-0500 | |
| CURT LAROSE |
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