P03 SingleSourceJustification MPT SAT.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 36C26023P1219
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This document is a justification for a sole source award over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Portland Health Care System Research and Development Service requires animal feed and bedding for ongoing studies, with an estimated total cost of $25,112. Market research found that Animal Specialties, a small business, is the only source reasonably available to provide this service due to the need for scientific continuity in using the same vendor, manufacturer, animal species, and adhering to research protocols. The contracting officer certified that the justification is accurate and the purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 36C26023P1219 for animal feed and bedding from Animal Specialties for the VA Portland Health Care System.
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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: 36C260-23-AP-3919
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, VA Portland Health Care System, Research and Development (151), 2237: 648-23-4-369-2058
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
The VA Portland Health Care System, Research and Development Service (R&D), has a new requirement , firm fixed price contract for the animal feed and bedding for ongoing studies.
Total Estimated Cost of the Contract is as follows: $25,112.00.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
This contract requires Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
A VetCert search on the SBA website using NAICS code 311111 returned 12 results. This service is for scientific continuity and comparative reasons therefore it has been deemed that only one source is reasonably available IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
The end user conducted market research and did not find any other suitable option. Analyzing this type of data requires continued use of the same vendor due to the specific manufacturer, animal species, and research protocols therefore, to ensure scientific continuity in the ongoing research, it was determined that Animal Specialties a small business, is the only source reasonable available to provide this service.
4. 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.
Jared Zinsmeister Date Contracting Officer
JOFOC Tracking #2023-09-28T15:15:01
JARED ZINSMEISTER Digitally signed by JARED ZINSMEISTER Date: 2023.09.29 07:34:58 -06'00'
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