Part808.405-6_Atch1_Limiting_Sources_Justification_MPT-SAT_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 2 of 3

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: A search of the marketplace was conducted between 05-12-2022 to 05-31-2022 to determine the acquisition approach for this requirement.

TCGRX (Original Equipment Manufacturer) (Small Business) is the manufacturer of the ATP- 2 Unit Dose Packager System needed by the Butler VA Medical Center. The Contract Specialist (CS) later verified with the OEM for authorized distributors. OEM responded by identifying zero (0) vendors they are the sole distributor.

Sources Sought Synopsis (36C24422Q0728) was posted from 05-12-2022 to 05-20-2022.

This effort produced zero (0) responses.

A keyword search of North American Industry Classification System

Business Search found zero (0) vendors.

Portal, Defense Logistics Agency Medical Electronic Catalog, and VA Supply Chain Master Catalog found zero (0) vendors.

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 3 of 3

(Small Business) Contract No. 36F79720D0106.

-320 Nar -92 in National Acquisition Center Contract Catalog Search Tool found one (1) vendor: TCGRX (Small Business) Contract No.

36F79720D0106.

- -Next Generation found one (1) vendor: TCGRX (Small Business) Contract No. 36F79720D0106.

Contracting Non-Manufacturer Rule database found zero (0) waivers.

Market Research has determined TCGRX is th Based on the above Market Research, the CS anticipates acquiring the ATP-2 Unit Dose Packager System on a Limited Source basis to TCGRX (Small Business) against the NAC Contract No. 36F79720D0106.

6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.