P03 Single Source Justification-TissueTek Microtome.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#:

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: 36C246-25-AP-4765

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Network Contract Office 6

(NCO 6), 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667 in support of the Hampton VA Medical Center located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.

PR: 590-25-3-985-0348

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

This is a Brand Name Requirement for the Laboratory Service located at the Hampton VA Medical Center for a TissueTek Fully Automated Microtome. The laboratory already possesses a semi-automated microtome and is tooking to upgrade to a fully automated microtome to assist with staffing shortages and to speed up the workflow as this device is able to act on its own with no intervention from staff needed. A fully automated microtome can automatically face and section off the block. It can also orient its face using a laser leveling system that allows the microtome to adjust the block being cut which is far superior to the adjustment methods that a histotech has to do.

The estimated value of the proposed action is $30,146.35

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

The TissueTek Microtome is the only device of its kind currently on the market and the technology is brand new. The difference between this device and others is that this machine is fully automated and can conduct the start to finish process of tissue embedding.

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

A search of FPDS resulted in finding five recent orders for the requested items in FY24 and FY25 from various NCO’s. The OEM (Sakura Finetek USA INC) is a Small Business, and their distributer (Government Scientific Source INC) is also a Small Business. I reached out to the distributer to confirm if their contract was still active because I couldn’t confirm on GSA and most of the past orders were done as Open Market and they responded confirming that their contract was no longer active.

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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source 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.

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