PG_Part819.7008-7009_Justification for Sole Source_JB (2).pdf
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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The St. Louis VA Medical Center requires new endoscopic equipment for recently expanded surgical services, specifically four each of HOPKINS II 70° PDD TELESCOPE, HOPKINS II 30° PDD TELESCOPE, HOPKINS STRAIGHT FWD RUBINA NIR/ICG, and SEALED CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR 2 TELESCOPES. The equipment must be compatible with the existing Karl Storz ICG Rubina Imaging System, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been identified as the authorized distributor.
The acquisition will be a one-time equipment purchase with delivery completed no later than 60 days after receipt of order, awarded as a firm fixed-price contract. The procurement is being conducted under 41 USC §3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), utilizing the sole source procedures for SDVOSB awards. Market research was conducted through various small business search sites, and the Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The document is signed by multiple VA officials, with approvals dated in August 2025, and has an effective date of 11/15/2024.
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VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 3 Revision: 04, Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C255-25-AP-0855
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification and Approval (J&A) For
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C255-25-AP-0855
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15, located at 3450 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048, in support of the St. Louis VA Medical Center – John Cochran Division, located at 915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63106. 2237 #: 657-25-1-8543-0014
2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: The St. Louis VA Medical Center recently expanded their surgical services capabilities by opening new additional Operating Rooms (OR). The facility requires new Endoscopes for these OR’s that are fully compatible in functionality with the existing endoscopic equipment, including the Karl Storz ICG Rubina Imaging System. This will be awarded as a new firm fixed price contract.
3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The facility requires the following endoscopic equipment for use in the OR:
HOPKINS II 70° PDD TELESCOPE – 4 EA
HOPKINS II 30° PDD TELESCOPE – 4 EA
HOPKINS STRAIGHT FWD RUBINA NIR/ICG – 4 EA
SEALED CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR 2 TELESCOPES – 4 EA
This is a one-time equipment purchase, . Delivery of this equipment shall be completed no later than 60 days ARO.
4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S.
Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR
819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:
(X) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business; or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business
5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition
Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The equipment must be compatible with the current Karl Storz endoscopic equipment and the Karl Storz ICG Rubina Imaging System already in use at the facility. L1 Enterprises has been identified by Karl Storz as the only SDVOSB authorized distributor for Karl Storz equipment. and is determined to be a capable and responsible party.
6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies: Karl Storz (LB OEM) provided
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