P03 SingleSourceJustification Audioscan equipment.pdf

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

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: 36C249-20-AP-2935

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, TVHS Medical Center Chattanooga, TN, 626-20-3-4164-0271

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a sole source requirement for various Audioscan equipment and calibration for Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic. The estimated amount is $116, 110.77 and estimated delivery date is December 15, 2020.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Gordon Stowe is the exclusive Audiology Equipment authorized dealer in the state of Tennessee. Audiology is regulated by OSHA, ANSI, FDA and there are specific VA Compensation & Pension mandates that must be met. In addition, Gordon Stowe is the only Audioscan-trained service professionals and are the only technicians authorized to maintain, calibrate, and repair Audioscan equipment.

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

VetBiz and SBA were search for NAICS 811219 with keywords audioscan which returned with no results. A Notice to Sole Source was issued on September 24, 2020 and closed September 27, 2020.

No responses were received.

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.

Tara R. Hammrich Date Contracting Officer

09/04/2020 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466