P03 PG_Part808.405-6_Atch1_Limiting_Sources_Justification_MPT-SAT Signed Redacted.pdf
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This is a Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) document submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 23, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in support of the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The document justifies limiting competition for a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) order under the micro-purchase threshold up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
The contracting officer, Marie Weathers, has determined that the acquisition qualifies under FAR 8.405-6(b) for "Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer." The Sioux Falls VA currently owns Biomerieux BioFire analyzers that utilize Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) reagent kits for laboratory testing. These proprietary reagent kits are the only FDA-cleared assays compatible with the Sioux Falls-owned Biomerieux analyzers for testing GI pathogens, blood cultures, respiratory pathogens, meningitis/encephalitis targets, and clinically relevant pneumonia targets. No other manufacturer's reagent test kits are compatible with these analyzers. The Biomerieux analyzers are valued at approximately $284,000. Retaining the current analyzers and test kits avoids duplication costs from purchasing new equipment and installation, training personnel, and the required 90-to-120-day minimum crossover period. The estimated value of the proposed action exceeds $25,000, requiring posting of the Justification for Limiting Sources and RFQ on e-Buy. The document was signed on September 14, 2026.
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Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT
Page 1 of 2 VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: 36C263-2 -AP-
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For
Limiting Sources (<SAT)
Acquisition Plan Action ID:
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 23, located at 2501 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, in support of Sioux Falls VA Health Care System at 2501 W. 22nd Street, Sious Falls, SD 57105.
2. Description of Action:
Order against: FSS Contract Number:
3. Description of Supplies or Services:
The estimated value of the proposed action is
4. Authority:
Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:
An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);
Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(B));
In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or
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