P03 J_A Leica_Redacted.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 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: 36C260-21-AP-5729

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 20 on behalf of VISN 20, 648 Portland VA Medical Center 2237: 663-22-1-213-0016

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This action is a new request for preventative maintenance, and on-site repair for all Leica lab equipment at the Puget Sound Health Care Center. The contractor shall provide all parts and service required for preventative maintenance, diagnostics, phone support, and on-site repairs, to ensure that all units are fully operational according to manufacturer specifications.

CLIN QTY

Description Period of

Performance Estimated Amount

0001 1 Preventative maintenance, on-site repairs for 7 Leica equipment at Seattle 2021-2022

1001 1 Preventative maintenance, on-site repairs for 7 Leica equipment at Seattle 2022-2023

2001 1 Preventative maintenance, on-site repairs for 7 Leica equipment at Seattle 2023-2024

3001 1 Preventative maintenance, on-site repairs for 7 Leica equipment at Seattle 2024-2025

4001 1 Preventative maintenance, on-site repairs for 7 Leica equipment at Seattle 2025-2026

Grand Total

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This requirement is for preventive maintenance and repair of the following equipment: Leica RM2255, Leica CV5030, Leica AXL 100-200, and Leica ST4020 equipment. Leica Biosystems Inc. is the only authorized source of factory trained service engineers to service and repair Leica Biosystems Division equipment. Leica Biosystems Inc. provided a Proprietary Letter stating Leica is the only authorized source of factory trained service engineers to service and repair Leica Biosystems Division equipment and service performed by any non-authorized provider will void the instrument warranty.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Do to proprietary nature of this procurement limited market research was conducted. The

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020 manufacturer of the products in question, Leica Biosystems Inc., was contacted and asked to provide a quote for ongoing service and support.

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.

____________________________ ___22 NOV 2021____

Name: Gregory Watson Date Title: Contracting Officer

JOFOC Tracker#: 2021-11-22T11:58:24