P03. Single Source Justification MPT to SAT pkg_Leica PM_CS Signed.pdf

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: 36C262-22-AP-

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Research Department, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona

85723. PR: 678-23-1-8103-0010.

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

Preventative maintenance and services agreement for Leica ST 5010 Auto Stainer, S/N 14045638880, CV 5030 Cover slipper, S/N 149CVTS5015, and TS 5015 Transfer Station. Includes:

Onsite Preventative Maintenance Inspection - Minimum of one (1) per year - Includes hardware, calibrations, alignments, and cleaning.

Technical Support - Phone, Email, and Web On-site Service Calls - Emergency repairs. OEM Repair Parts included.

Base + 4 Year Price: $55,246.38

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

access to the latest service and support information. They are FDA compliant to repair and provide iosystems Division equipment utilizing only OEM parts during repairs or preventative maintenance. As a result, Leica and its Exclusive Regional Dealer networks are the only authorized source of factory trained service engineers to service and repair Leica Biosystems Division equipment (See attached Sole-Source Letter).

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

Reviewed previous task order, GS-21F-0093V 36C258180185 Reviewed previous contractor s (Remi Group) web page on type of service provided (See attached) Reviewed Leica Microsystems GSA Contract GS-07F-139CA and Leica Biosystems GSA Contract GS-07F-5934R. CS found no services being offered on these vehicles.

Contacted Leica Biosystems about proprietary requirements

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.

Prepared by:

Michael Williams Date Contracting Specialist

Carlos Acosta Date NCO 22 Division 1 Chief/Contracting Officer