P03 Single Source FAR 13 MPT-SAT - 0062.docx

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

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: 36C770-21-AP-0791

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15, CMOP Division: 2237# 762-22-1-040-0062

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

· (XI299) BARRIER,OSTOMY,NEW IMAGE H#11203

NDC: 08360-0112-03

· (XT265) CATH,EXTERNAL EXTENDED WEAR MED H#9207

NDC:99901-0092-07

· (XI523) BARRIER,OSTOMY,NEW IMAGE H#11403

NDC:10001-0114-03

· (XJ387) CATH, INTERM COUDE 16FR COLOPLAST #20016

NDC: 97620-0200-16

Required items for Veteran patient prescriptions.

The estimated amount of the procurement is $164,556.75

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

Within the VHA brand name med/surg items may be prescribed by physicians when in their clinical judgment the brand name will provide a better therapeutic outcome for patients. Brand name med/surg items are requested when there is a clinical requirement. In this case, the brand specific med/surg item is requested on the list above.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Because the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) and the Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) clause apply to all SD/VOSB set asides (and sole sources) regardless of the dollar value, a SD/VOSB set- aside is not feasible. Due to the urgency and risk to patient safety we do not have time to request and receive approval for an NMR waiver to set-aside for SDVOSB’s. Based on this research and policy, the rule of two cannot be met to set the procurement aside for a socioeconomic subcategory of small business. Based on the exception to the NMR for acquisitions under $250K, a small business set-aside is feasible. This procurement will be solicited as a small business set-aside.

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.

Larry Zaritz Contracting Officer

Date

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020