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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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: 36C246-22-AP-0308

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veteran Affairs, VISN 06, NCO-6, Hampton VA is the contracting agency and Richmond VA Medical Center is the organizational activity for the proposed contracting action. This is a single source justification for transaction 652-22-1-110-0016.

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

Richmond VAMC is requesting the procurement of Gallium GA 68 Dotatate is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET). Estimated amount is $134,400.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) offers the most comprehensive product line to satisfy all radiology therapy and precise radiology imaging. Neuroendocrine tumors are relatively an uncommon tumor with increasing incidence and prevalence. Somatostatin receptor targeting with Gallium Dotatate is a newly approved method for molecular imaging of neuroendocrine tumors. AAA is the sole manufacturer and authorized supplier of Gallium Dotatate.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A search of the VIP database by NAICS Code 325412 and Keyword search “Gallium Dotatate” resulted in 0 SDVOSB matches. A search of contracting opportunities and FPDS revealed that there is only one vendors that can provide the requirement. A search of GSA, NAC, and SAC contracts reveled that there are no contracts that have the items that are needed. Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) is the sole manufacturer and authorized supplier of Gallium Dotatate.

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.

Keeshia Newman Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466