P03 Single Source Justification.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C262-25-AP-3661

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: 36C262-25-AP-3661

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Offices West (RPOW), Activations Branch III located at 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Building 200, Suite 204, McClellan Park, CA 95652, in support of Antelope Valley CBOC _ VA Antelope Valley CBOC 44439 17th St. W. Lancaster, CA for 2237 # 691-25-2-185-0040 JOFOC Tracker: logged

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

The VA Antelope Valley CBOC System is seeking to procure 4 vaccaine refrigerators on a sole source basis from Griffin Chapman Environmental Inc. The requirement is in support of the activation of the new VA Lancaster Clinic/Antelope Valley CBOC. The vaccaine refrigerators will be used to to store vaccines and other medical products at a stable temperature to ensure they do not degrade.

The request is for the purchase, delivery and of TempArmour items:

R6050 Refrigerator, Chest, Large (2) MODEL NO# BFRV84 R6050A Refrigerator, Chest, Small (2) MODEL# BFRV36

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

The vaccaine refrigerators sold by Griffin Chapman Environmental Inc., has properitery technology that allows the product to maintain its temperature for up to four (4) days during a power outage or if unplugged. TempArmour Vaccine Refrigerator model BFRV84 is already in use at the main VA facility. The same equipment requires no changes in logs, audits and training personnel on new equipment. TempArmour, a woman-owned small business is the only company authorized to distribute or sell these items.

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

The Federal Procurement Data System was searched to find companies who had received awards for these items. TempArmour (DBA- GRIFFIN CHAPMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INC). The Contracting Specialist contacted the company and was informed that TempArmour is the manufacture and the https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C262-25-AP-3661 sole provider for the TempArmour equipment. Market research was conducted and has been uploaded to the file as a P02.

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.

Timothy L. Garrity Contracting Officer