PO3 Justification Approval 1_Redacted.pdf

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

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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: 36C247-24-AP-3696

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, 534 Charleston VAMC, 109 Bee st, North Charleston, SC 29401. NCO7-Birmingham VAMC 700 south 19th st Birmingham, AL 35233.

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

Charleston VAMC cardiology department is requesting a one time purchase of one (1) Symplicity G3 Generator for new veteran treatment program.

Part Number Discription Qty Price RDNG3A Symplicity G3™

Generator

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Cardiology Department is creating a new treatment program and is utilizing the Simplicity Spyral Catheters. These Catheters are being purchased directly off the ECAT, and the Generator is not available to be purchased off the ECAT at this time. Because the department has purchased and requested these specific catheters for this treatment. This generator is the only brand that can be used with the catheters. The department has established the need to conduct this treatment, and program is now pending three veterans to start treatment upon the purchase of this generator.

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

Market Research was conducted to confirm past historical purchase of this brand generator and due to this being a newer requirement. Limited data was able to be established. The Contracting Officer requested the OEM to provide any SDVOSB resellers available to sell this item to the Government.

and the OEM established 3 SDVOSB, SBA VetCert confirmed, vendors to establish a rule of two. Per FAR 13.106 an oral quote request was conducted to obtain the competitive pricing among the three with lowest price as the evaluating factor. Establishing fair and reasonable pricing to the SDVOSB and lowest vendor for SBA NMR Individual Waiver Request before award.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief. .