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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: 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: 36C252-21-AP-1785 / 607-21-2-969-0106

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, VA William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital has submitted 607-21-2-969-0106 for Lumenis Digital Duet Laser Machine to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO12). Julia Vazquez from the Logistics will be the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital contact point & Matthew Hohl from NCO12 will be responsible for the Contracting Action.

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

This requirement is for a Lumenis Digital Duet machine that is a specialty machine for treating Glaucoma and Cataracts in patients. This specific machine allows the doctor to precisely direct a laser through the machine and at the exact point the doctor is looking at. The machine also has a filter that protects the doctor’s own eyes from being damaged during the procedures.

Estimated Value is: $94,260.00

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

The Lumenis Brand is currently being utilized at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in the Ophthalmology Department; however, the current machine is broken and unrepairable. This has led to patient care being delayed as they have lost the ability to complete procedures related to Cataracts & Glaucoma. Additionally, the Lumenis Digital duet machine has an Integrating a Q-Switched frequency-doubled 532 nm laser for SLT into the Lumenis Digital Duet platform (Yag Laser system). This Expands treatment options for the anterior segment, which include Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma. This gives the department the ability to complete two procedures, with one laser system.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this requirement is Lumenis Inc (883624843) who is considered a Small Business (SB) Per System for Award Management (Sam.gov) Reps & Certs. Several Inquiries to Vendor information pages were completed & resulted zero (0) SDVOSB/VOSB vendors. Only one verified SDVOSB vendor (Melling LLC) was identified that can immediately provide this equipment. As this equipment is critical in treating patients with Cataracts and Glaucoma this is an urgent requirement as the department has lost the ability to treat patients.

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.

Matthew Hohl Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466