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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: 36C241-23-AP-4717

1. Contracting Activity: RPOE, NCO 1, West Haven, CT 06516 on behalf of Department of Veterans

Affairs, VISN 1, Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center.

2237# 523-23-4-1866-0104

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

PTSD BB is requesting a contract with PureFlow for laboratory grade water systems. The recent purchase of a new tissue staining system has increased the amount of distilled water needed in the lab to run the reagents and rinse the slides upon completion (5 gallons to 30 gallons). The Somoa ELISA system and another tissue staining system in the lab also uses a large amount of water to maintain and perform weekly flushers. Regular preparation of reagents and filling of waterbaths per the PTSD BB protocol also requires DI water. The water systems from Purelab will reliably purify the water source all of the above needs while constantly monitoring the source with built in sensors.

The estimated value of the proposed action is $40,397.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The PTSD BB has been serviced by PureFlow in the past. They provide quality equipment and customer service for the existing water systems in the lab. Procuring additional water systems from PureFlow will prtoe efficiency in ordering replacement filters and carrying out regular preventative maintenance. Pure-Flow, and Atlas Water are highly recognized Authorized Service providers for the Elga LabWater, including the Purelab, Centra and Medica Product lines. Elga provides high purity water systems and services across the United States, Canada and as well as globally. Here in the New England region, Elga works with these two companies to install and service our Lab Water Systems. Both Pure-Flow and Atlas Water are recognized, and manufacturer trained Service Provider for all Elga Labwater systems.

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

Pure-Flow and Atlas Water DBA East Range Partners provided a letter from the OEM ELGA LabWater stating “Pure-Flow, and Atlas Water are highly recognized Authorized Service providers for the Elga LabWater, including the Purelab, Centra and Medica Product lines.” East Range Partners is the only vendor that provides service in the New England region and they are a certified SB through the SBA.

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Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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