P03 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT 691-25-2-685-0074 DSS Pyxis IV Prep_SIGNED.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-25-AP-3448

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW 38 U.S.C 8127(b) For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-25-AP-3448

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) in Long Beach, CA, seeks Justification for Single Source Award to procure the supplies / services listed in purchase request #:

691-25-2-685-0074 for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS), Los Angeles, CA.

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

VAGLAHCS is requesting purchase of DSS Pyxis IV Prep Software System Support (SaaS Software as a Service) for/on existing proprietary Rx Framework Pyxis IV Prep Hardware System to communicate with VistA in dispensing prescription medication at VAGLAHCS. Estimated Cost: $55,213.80 for Base Year and $110,126.98 for Base plus Four (4) Option Years. DSS Pyxis IV Prep Software provides the interfacing capabilities of providing straightforward communication between VistA and automation equipment. The required Sservice It is necessary in order for equipment to be able to receive information and communicate with VA facility technology. DSS Pyxis IV Prep Software / Rx Framework is the only interface with ability to have order information able to be transmitted to BD IV Prep and can therefore utilize the equipment labels rather than generating separate VistA labels. It allows for streamlined usage of equipment rather than requiring workaround that PADE interface may require. Additional and missing doses are also able to be queued directed to the equipment which is not possible with PADE.

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

The Contracting Officer (CO) determined it is best value to the Agency to pursue this procurement pursuant 38 U.S.C 8127(b). In accordance with VAAR 819.7007, the CO may award a contract to a verified SDVOSB concern using procedures other than competitive procedures. The following was verified by the

CO –

(1) The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;

(2) The justification prepared pursuant to FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii) can be posted at time of award in accordance with FAR subpart 5.301(d);

(3) The SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance;

and

(4) In the estimation of the contracting officer, contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government;

By meeting the requirements above, sole sourcing this requirement to a verified SDVOSB is applicable and meets the requirement of VAAR 819.708.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/Far/06.htm#P177_25242 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/Far/05.htm#P186_31439

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-25-AP-3448

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

Request for Information (RFI) was published in SAM.gov, NASA SEWP, and GSA on 4/11/2025 and ended on 4/22/2025. No responses were received on GSA, but 1 response was received by the Software Developer (DSS) on SAM.gov and 2 responses by OEM authorized distributors by a WOSB and SDVOSB.

Due to the proprietary nature of software application, only the software developer, and authorized distributors, can provide the needed service.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification:

Purchase is approved in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(b) and VAAR 819.7008. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

EDGAR ALVIZAR

Contracting Officer – Supply 2