P03 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT 25P0246.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: 36C263-25-AP-0415

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 23, in support of Iowa City VA Health Care System.

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

Audiology equipment calibration services for the Iowa City VA Healthcare System.

2237: 636-25-2-4045-0018 - $17,506

Base Year: $17,506.00 Option Year 1: $18,381.00 Option Year 2: $19,300.00 Option Year 3: $20,265.00 Option Year 4: $21,278.00

Total: $96,730.00

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

Natus Medical formerly Otometric Inc. is the manufacturer and sole provider for Otometrics (Madsen, Aurical and ICS) brand of audiological instruments. There are currently only a few distributor partners for Natus Hearing and Balance as resellers, however, Natus Sensory is the sole source provider for sales, service, calibration, training and warranty coverage on the entire Natus/Otometrics product line.

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

a. Conducted a query on SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) using NAICS Code “811210”. The search listed a combined 315 Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) / Veteran (V) Owned Small Businesses.

Conducted a query on SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) using UEI Code:

“L7HAY83GYCX8”. The search found zero results.

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b. Searched GSA eLibrary and used key words “L7HAY83GYCX8 NATUS”. The search garnered zero results.

c. Conducted a search on Federal Procurement Database Systems (FPDS) using keywords:“ L7HAY83GYCX8” DEPARTMENT_FULL_NAME:” VETERANS AFFAIRS,DEPARTMENT OF” and produced zero results.

d. Conducted a search on DSBS SBA using NAICS Code: “811210”. The search listed 519 SDVOSBs, 128 VOSBs, 158 WOSBs, 65 EDWOSBs, 77 Hubzone certified and 180 Joint ventures.

e. Conducted a Search on SAM and used key words “L7HAY83GYCX8”. This vendor is registered and expires 09/03/2025.

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.

Curt LaRose Date Branch Chief https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466