Redacted Brand Name Justification.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: 36C260-24-AP-4117

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, located at

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661, in support of VISN 20, Puget Sound VA Health Care System at 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Funding for this procurement action is provided through 663-24-3-2582-0015.

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

Radformation software annual subscription for 4 different components to be used with the existing radiotherapy system. The estimated total for Base plus 4 Option Years is for the Base Year.

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

The station require Radformation software bundle annual subscription services including ClearCheck, ClearCalc, AutoContour, and EZFluence for full compatibility and integration with the existing system Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Version 16.1) used for radiotherapy system. The API integration with the Eclipse Treatment Planning System is a unique feature of Radformation software. There are currently no other software in the marketplace that are fully compatible.

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

The contracting officer has consulted with the station partner on the unique nature of the radformation software products. Additionally, a notice of sources sought was published on SAM.gov Contract Opportunities from 07/19/2024 to 07/25/2024. Market research determined that there may be authorized service providers of Radformation but not a solution that can replace the need for Radformation itself.

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.

Peter Park Date NCO 20 Contracting Officer

JOFOC: FY24 - NCO 20 - 2399

08/01/2024

PETER

PARK

Digitally signed by

PETER PARK

Date: 2024.08.01 10:43:24 -07'00'