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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: 36C262-23-AP-6279

1. Contracting Activity:

a. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 22, located at Long Beach, CA in support of VISN 22 New Mexico VA Health Care System at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. This request has been submitted on behalf of the Education Service, 2237# 501-23-3-519-0131.

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

a. The Education Department of Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM is requesting the purchase of Brand Name only CAE Ares Complete Manikin, all-in-one computer system for Emergency Care training. Estimated cost of the proposed action is $34,336.85.

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

a. The emergency care training manikin at VANMHCS Education Department must be from CAE to ensure continued functionality with the existing system, support equipment standardization, and avoid the requirement to train on and incorporate a new system.

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

a. Used VetCert to identify verified capable SDVOSBs and VOSBs. Identified 613 SDVOSB/VOSB vendors under applicable NAICS code of 339112 - All results must be attached to this report (including any information supporting price reasonableness).

b. Querying the Government-wide database of contracts and other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies available at www.contractdirectory.gov and other Government and commercial databases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions. (Identify URL of database(s)/name of procurement instrument(s) identified):

i. GSA Advantage identified 1 small business distributor who can provide recommended equipment: PARISI & VENTURINI CORP. DBA GT SIM, Contract # 47QREA18D000M under MAS/333318DTM.

ii. SBA Database search identified 1 small business vendor who is capable of providing training manikins & anatomical models: ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

iii. Ability One catalog search identified 0 products under keyword.

c. Conducting market survey: Publishing formal requests for information: Sources Sought #

36C26223Q1595 identified two or more (3) small business distributors of recommended equipment: Anatomy Warehouse, CPR Savers, and Gaumard Scientific.

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5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase from limited source 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.

PETER KIM

Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466