P03 - J_A Roche Discovery Ultra PMI Services_Co Signed.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-26-AP-8167

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 691-26-4-875-0056

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Regional Procurement Office- West Network Contracting Office- 22

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) 11301 Wilshire Blvd WLA Facility Los Angeles CA 90073

PR# 691-26-4-875-0056

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

The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System has a need for a service contract for the Discovery Ultra instrument manufactured by Roche Diagnostics. The service agreement includes preventive maintenance, technical support, and repair services to ensure continuous and reliable operation of the instrument used in research activities. Total estimated amount for the base plus one year contract is $34,429.02.

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

4.

Roche Diagnostics is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Discovery Ultra system and is the only vendor capable of providing certified service, proprietary parts, and manufacturer-approved maintenance.

The instrument requires specialized knowledge, proprietary software, and OEM-certified components that are not available through third-party vendors. Use of non- OEM service providers may compromise instrument performance, data integrity, and warranty compliance. Therefore, no other supplies or services can meet the Government’s requirements.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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

Market research was conducted by reviewing available service providers and prior procurements of similar equipment maintenance contracts. While third-party vendors exist, none are authorized by Roche Diagnostics to provide certified service for the Discovery Ultra system.

Findings confirm that Roche Diagnostics is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement. As such, this procurement is appropriately justified as a sole source acquisition.

6. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO

6.103-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

David Odne Contracting Officer