P03 FAR 13 Sole Source Justification MPT - SAT.pdf

Soliciting from a Single Source 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:_36C263-22-AP-3879

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

Requiring Activity: VA Nebraska Western-Iowa Health Care System 2237: 636-22-3-1726-0143

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

Annual preventive and emergent maintenance of the Agilent Technologies Seahorse XFe24 Analyzer equipment.

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

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has stated that the equipment is proprietary (see letter in contract file) and that they do not authorize third-party service dealers to provide maintenance service for their equipment. Allowing other service providers to perform the maintenance has the potential to endanger the lives of the patients if not done in accordance with the OEM’s specifications.

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

An intent to sole source was posted on Contract Opportunities and at the deadline of the notice two responses were received by two separate vendors that did not have authorizations to perform the services and whose business model was a simple pass through to the OEM (see S05 in contract file).

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.

____________________________ ___07/25/2022_________ Curt LaRose Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466