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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: 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: 36C261-25-AP-3965

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health

Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) on behalf of San Francisco VA Health Care System (VISN 21)

2237: 662-25-3-096-0176

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The San Francisco VA Health Care System requires Avery Weigh-Tronix brand Eyecon 9430 Pill Counting Machine and accessories.

This machine will be used to count/capture accurate dispensing records including controlled substances in the pharmacy vault. Eyecon saves the data and picture to retrieve later if needed. Increases speed and accuracy when filling prescriptions, photo documentation, improve accuracy, simplify inventory management, and patient safety.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The required Eyecon 9430 Pill Counting Machine is compatible and already integrated to interface with the existing ScriptPro and Vista system for outpatient dispensing, this equipment will be needed during install of ScriptPro SP 200 Robotic Medication Dispensing System. It primarily interfaces with the existing ScriptPro system for outpatient dispensing, therefore, no other system will be compatible with existing equipment.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Machine increases speed and accuracy of prescription fills, simplifies inventory management, saves time, as well as ensures there is color photo documentation of the issued prescription, which assists in patient safety (visual warnings which notify the operator when specific situations occur. Some examples are: Wrong Fill Quantity, Double-Count and Back-Count, Partial Fills, Generic Substitutions). The required Eyecon 9430 Pill Counting Machine is compatible and already integrated to interface with the existing ScriptPro and Vista system for outpatient dispensing, this equipment will be needed during install of ScriptPro SP 200 Robotic Medication Dispensing System. Market research has determined that