P03 SSJ - PM_Part813.106_Atcht1_ MPT-SAT IHC Slide Stainer.pdf

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 02/01/2022

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-2904

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, VA Boston Medical Center West

Roxbury Campus.

Contracting: 36C241-24-AP-2904 Temporary 2237: SEPG# 364889 (waiting for approval from Equipment Committee with updated 2237)

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

The purpose of this contract is to provide one ROCHE Ventana Benchmark ULTRA PLUS Immunohistochemical Stainer to VA Boston Medical Center, West Roxbury Campus.

The Roche Benchmark Plus Ultra IHC Stainer is an advanced IHC system that offers cutting-edge features for histopathology and immunohistochemistry testing. It offers precise and reliable staining results, enabling the histopathologists to accurately identify and characterize cancerous antigens in patient tissue samples.

Estimated cost $121,000.00

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

The AP Laboratory has been using Roche Benchmark staining systems for over 12 years. The lab trusts the quality and reliability of this equipment. Staff are familiar with this type of embedding station – this will allow for minimal staff training and will make it so there isn’t an unnecessary learning curve. Keeping this equipment consistent with what is placed throughout VISN 1 will allow for results to be cohesive. Consistent care is important.

The immunohistochemistry Stainer is used for the testing tissues obtained for cancers and care for the veterans. This acquisition maintains the highest possible standards of care insuring that surgical specimen, tissues, are properly analyzed and accurate diagnoses are made by the Pathologists. The immunohistochemistry Stainer functions accommodate a variety of tissue staining techniques concurrently to suit the different needs of the laboratory, therefore improving the efficiency of the Anatomic Pathology department.

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 02/01/2022

The Stainer must have capability to communicate with other Ventana instrument we currently owned for the purpose of patient safety, this feature tracks tissues specimen during testing.

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

Worked with Histology supervisor and AP manager who applied their personal knowledge on the product. We also reviewed catalogs, literature published by manufacturers on the product, as well as online manufacturers websites.

FPDS was searched for “Benchmark Ultra Full System” and all instances are either Roche Diagnostics and Ventana which suggests that they do not allow their product to be sold by anyone but themselves.

The NAC was searched for Roche product number 0957697001 and the item does not appear on the NAC. It was also searched for “Benchmark Ultra” and yielded 0 results.

Roche Diagnostics provided a sole-source letter stating that they are the sole provider of their equipment and that no other businesses can provide their equipment.

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.

Contracting Officer

JULIE

LEMIRE

Digitally signed by JULIE

LEMIRE

Date: 2024.04.02 15:03:06 -04'00'