P03 SSJ AP 4305_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Single Source Awards under FAR 13.106-1 for a purchase over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HSA) 52, and Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 at VA San Francisco Healthcare System, seeks to procure the Brand Name Only Innovive Innorack® IVC Mouse Rack System for use in the Research department. This dual-HEPA filtered, individually ventilated rack system is specifically designed for rodent housing. The justification document asserts that this is the sole source available due to compatibility requirements with other Innovive products already in use at the Research department. The system's unique features include its single-use disposable caging design, which eliminates the need for traditional cage-washing facilities. Market research conducted through the Small Business Administration's Small Business Search database (NAICS code 334516) yielded 304 SDVOSBs and 333 VOSBs, while searches of the NAC and GSA Advantage databases using the keyword "ventilated cage rack" produced no results. The justification confirms that Innovive is the original equipment manufacturer and sole distributor of their product, and the contract will be awarded to Innovive, a Large business entity. The contracting officer has certified that the purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), effective December 30, 2025 (Revision 02).