P03_SSJ 7.24.24 CO signed 2_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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:36C241-24-AP-4204

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, White River Junction Medical Center

Network/Program Contracting Office at 163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction VT., 405-24-3- 2058-0313.

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

Chiropractor table;

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

The requested chiropractor table is the Lojer Manuthera 242 table with the following salient characteristics:

3-dimensional treatment with traction, flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation.

Electronic tilt up/tilt down Lockable casters Two synchronized lifting motors Drop function Cervical vertical and lateral treatment motion Safety edge stops all table adjustments from being touched.

The requested brand name table allows for full range of motion of the patient in extension, flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Additionally the tilt up/tilt down and drop function which gives allows for vetreans that have trouble ambulating the ability to stand up and the table lower them into position rather than try to crawl onto a lying flat table. It also features casters which will allow the end users to roll the table out of the way and utilize one room for multiple roles such as chiropractic, hypnosis, acupuncture, and physical therapy. At this time, it is unknown if another table exists in the marketplace that will perform the required functions and possess the salient characteristics necessary to satisfy this procurement request.

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

Original searches were conducted for capable SDVOSBs. Oral RFQs were made with only one quote submitted which was deemed technically unacceptable by the customer. Additional searches were then conducted for small businesses. Searches were conducted on DSBS with keywords “chiropractor table,” “traction table,” “Lojer” which all yielded 0 results. A search on Sam.gov was conducted with keyword chiropractor table which resulted in 0 results. A search on GSA with the item # provided in the market research quote which yielded 0 results. An additional search on GSA with search terms “traction table” produced multiple SBs.