P03 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Signed DR.pdf
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This single source justification document requests approval for a sole source award to purchase a modular BX43 microscope and equipment from the original equipment manufacturer. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network/Program Contracting Office 01 plans to acquire this microscope to enable dermatologists to read skin biopsies on glass slides and provide teaching to residents at the VA Health Care System located at 950 Campbell Ave. According to the justification, the modular configuration and components of the BX43 microscope can be customized to the specific needs of the dermatology application. Market research found the OEM does not have any authorized resellers and provided a sole source letter to this effect. The contracting officer certified the single source purchase is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).
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Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1
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: 36C241-23-AP-5010
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 01, located at; 950 Campbell Ave. West Haven, CT 06516, in support of VISN 01 VA Health Care System at 950 Campbell Ave.
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: BX43 Manual System Microscope used for pathology research and laboratory work. The modular BX43 microscope enables you to choose between cost-efficient and advanced configurations, depending on your needs. Modular components, such as ergonomic observation tubes and stages, make it simple to customize your microscope to your application.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The requested equipment and software from Evident Scientific Inc. will allow dermatologists the ability to read skin biopsies on glass slides and provide teaching to residents. This change will ensure timely reporting of all cardiac studies daily and minimize risk to patients. The modular BX43 microscope enables to choose between cost-efficient and advanced configurations, depending on the needs of the dermatologist. Modular options enable different observation styles like brightfield, darkfield, polarization, phase contrast, and fluorescence. Other modular components, such as ergonomic observation tubes and stages, make it simple to customize the microscope to the application. True Color LED illumination, allow to clearly view the colors important to the application.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Sent email to OEM to ask for a list of authorized distributors. OEM stated they do not have any authorized resellers. The OEM provided a sole source letter stating such.
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.
Deborah Reardon Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466
| 2023-08-30T11:44:54-0400 | |
| Deborah L. Reardon 350203 |
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