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Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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) Brand Name Only

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-21-AP-4356

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, NCO 21, Palo Alto VA Medical Center.

Purchase Request 640-21-3-280-0062

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Fujifilm Sonosite PX Ultrasound offers advanced image clarity for confidence when treating and diagnosing patients. This model L251000 Sonosite PX model a new interface combines touch and physical controls for improved efficiency, while the adaptable horizontal-to-vertical work surface allows for optimal bedside ergonomics. Palo Alto VA Medical Center requires two devices with better resolution, larger screen size that has mobility, internal storage, whose purchase gives the hospitalist section ongoing training, and thus would fill this gap between what their current devices can provide and what their standard TTE would offer in diagnosis. In addition, the images acquired via this Sonosite PX are better quality for hospitalist portfolio and verification, that is needed for certification via SHM Program. The Fujifilm Sonosite PX has anatomic orientation and teaching functions that the Hospitalist POCUS leads hope to utilize in internal training seminars for Hospitalist attendings and possibly in an PGY1 medicine resident POCUS course. This will meet patient care needs and educational mission for internal training.

Estimated Amount: $XXX

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Fujifilm Sonosite is the original manufacturer. However, three Small businesses (DGAMedical, Synergy Medco, and Bravo Inc) are permitted to resell these Fujifilm Sonosite Ultrasounds providing they order them directly from the original equipment manufacturer Fujifilm Sonosite.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: a VIP search vendor and 1 VOSB vendors; however, none of these vendors are authorized distributions for the required item.

The Large Business manufacturer provided three Small Business authorized distributors that can provide the Ultrasound: Bravo Inc, DGA Medical, and Synergy Medco.

NCO 6 previously purchased an identical item utilizing PO Number 558A10018 in the amount of $43,890.00.

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

NAC HTME previously awarded the identical Sonosite PC Ultrasound 36A79720F0142 in the amount of $50,455.00.

Source Sought 36C24621Q0754 was posted on May 25, 2021 with the closing date of May 31, 2020 on Contract Opportunities. The CS received 4 responses: Bravo Inc (SB), DGA Medical (SB) Mefinity LLC (SB) and Fujifilm Sonosite (Large).

The CS emailed Fujifilm on May 25, 2021 requesting authorized Small business or SDVOSB business permitted to resale Fujifilm equipment. A response from Fujifilm received May 26, 2021 stating 3 small businesses were able to resell Fujifilm products which are Bravo Inc, DGA Medical and Synergy Medco.

After reviewing results from VIP, Contract Directory, GSA, and correspondence with the manufacturer, it has been determined that three small businesses Bravo Inc, DGA Medical and Synergy Medco can provide the required items.

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.

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