P03 - Open Market Single Source Justification MPT to SAT.pdf

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

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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:36C242‐24‐AP‐0146

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 385 TREMONT AVE., EAST ORANGE, NJ, 07018. THE PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 561‐24‐ 1‐045‐0033

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

This is a request for other than full and open competition for the procurement of compounded chemotherapy delivered in the final form ready for administration to Veterans with oncology appointments at the VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ. $240,000.00

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

Emergency Procurement We did not identify an alternative source for chemotherapy supplied under such tight timelines when we placed our inquiry with other VA pharmacies. We must be able to continue to provide chemotherapy from an outside source until either our permanent chemotherapy suite or our temporary compounding area has passed certification and viable particle testing.

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

Market research not conducted due to the emergent need of the supplies

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. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price

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