P03 LSJ Syracuse Esophageal Manometry Catheter_Redacted.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 12.102(a) For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($350K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, Syracuse Medical Center

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

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

The Solar GI HRM System is the only system that not only meets the VA standards required to properly assess and diagnose esophageal pressures but is the only manometry system that meets and is compatible with VA high level disinfecting guidelines. All other competitors require the use of aldehydes to reprocess the catheter used during the procedure. The Solar GI HRM catheter utilizes a hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant making it the only system compatible with Syracuse V.A.�s reprocessing guidelines. The purchase of the replacement catheter is necessary to continue to utilize the system currently in place at Syracuse VA Medical Center.

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

Market research was conducted by querying the Government-wide database of contracts and other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies available at www.contractdirectory.gov and/or other Government and commercial databases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions. The Solar GI

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#

HRM System is the only system that not only meets the VA standards required to properly assess and diagnose esophageal pressures but is the only manometry system that meets and is compatible with VA high level disinfecting guidelines. All other competitors require the use of aldehydes to reprocess the catheter used during the procedure. The Solar GI HRM catheter utilizes a hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant making it the only system compatible with Syracuse V.A.�s reprocessing guidelines. The purchase of the replacement catheter is necessary to continue to utilize the system currently in place at Syracuse VA Medical Center. Based on the aforementioned market research, it is deemed in the best interest of the Government to procure this as an open market, SDVOSB set aside. In accordance with VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) and as mandated in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d)(1), the VA shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to certified small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more SDVOSBs/VOSBs will submit offers and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the government.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR

FAR12.102(a). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.