P03 - JOFOC Brand Name qPCR Machine MPT to SAT 36C259-23-AP-1002 Redacted_Redacted.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 Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

JOFOC #:

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

19, located at 6163 S Willow Dr. Ste 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5152, in support of VISN 19, VA Health Care System at 1700 North Wheeling St., Aurora, CO 80045-0510.

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

The QuantStudio 7 Pro real-time PCR system provides sensitive, specific detection and quantification of nucleic acid targets. Quick interchangeable blocks allows amplification of 96 well, 384 well, and TaqMan Array Plates. The Quantstudio 7 Pro has the ability to be automated in the future and supports TaqMan and SYBR green technologies with over 21 million gene expression assays for more than 32 species.

The estimated cost for this procurement is: $ .

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

The ThermoFisher Brand of the qPCR machine is important due to methods which are developed and tested using the same manufacturer machine with what is currently in place at the facility. Even slight changes in thermocycler performance will have drastic changes to amplification outcomes, impacting research results. Equipment continuity and compatibility is essential in obtaining proper data for this research. Additionally, there are protocols and consumables that cannot be interchanged with the other brand name machines. Next, this machine is the only qPCR machine with pre-existing TaqMan array cards which is vital in the grant that funds the research to do microRNA analysis. Without this equipment, the laboratory will not be able to perform this grant.

Furthermore, the machine array cards allow for more sensitive detection and quantification of gene expressions, genetic variation, gene regulation, and protein expression. Also, this particular

ThermoFisher qPCR machine allows different well size selections, eliminating the need to purchase additional units. The RMR lab currently utilizes two existing ThermoFisher thermocyclers that are compatible to this new unit with amplification standards that are set to ThermoFisher thermocyclers and is proprietary software. Brand qPCR machine is required to ensure compatibility, full functionality and limits any variations in performance for research.

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

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

Requests for information were submitted to three government locations. First, a search in SEWP found that support ThermoFisher products. An RFI was sent to these vendors, responded saying that they could provide. A search in GSA found possible small business vendors that support NAICS 334516. An RFI was sent to all small businesses.

) small business, responded saying they could provide for the need and provided an open market quote. Finally, an RFI was posted to contract opportunities. Again, . responded to the RFI stating that they could provide the equipment. A search in FPDS for recent qPCR machines purchases found small businesses recently receiving awards. . A search in SAM.gov confirmed that these small businesses are still active with no exclusions.

Furthermore, large business manufacturer is able to supply the requested qPCR machine as well. Based on the above market research and the fact that the RFI’s were sent/posted during the holiday season, there is reasonable expectation that there are at least small businesses and large business that can supply this requirement. Therefore, this should be set aside for small businesses as a brand name only solicitation and posted to contract opportunities

IAW FAR 13.

5. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Facility: RMR VAMC MIRECC

6. 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.

Date

Regional Procurement Office West Network Contracting Office 19