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Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C247-25-AP-3701

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-25-AP-3701

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting

Office NCO7, located at Charleston, SC, in support of VISN 07 Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), 215 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109. Purchase Request Number: 619-25-3-490-0704

2. Description of Action: This is a new requirement for a firm-fixed contract to purchase brand name Electrosurgical Generator, ValleyLab FT10, as provided by the OEM, Medtronics.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: Varies by authorized resller via GSA

Name of Proposed Contractor: Marathon Medical Street Address: 3251 Lewinston Street Suite 16 City, State, Zip: Aurora CO 80011 Phone: 708-786-5879

Name of Proposed Contractor: Beacon Point Associates Street Address: 1216 SW 4th Street Suite 4 City, State, Zip: Cape Coral FL 33991 Phone: 708-786-3731

Name of Proposed Contractor: Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS) Street Address: 2615 Port Industrial Drive Unit 405 City, State, Zip: Jacksonville FL 32226 Phone:

3. Description of Supplies or Services: Eletrosurgical Generator

The estimated value of the proposed action is $

4 each Valleylab Electrosurgical Generators model VLFT10FXGEN 2 each Valleylab FT Series Energy Platform model VLFT10GEN

These brand name items are marketed by Medtronic and available from multiple SDVOSB distributors.

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C247-25-AP-3701

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: The electrosurgical devices requested are the same models that are currently in use in the operating rooms at CAVHCS. They are functional with other equipment and supplies in inventory. They will not require in-service training and can be used immediately without concern for patient safety. Other electrosurgical devices exist in the market which have similar functions. However, CAVHCS would incur additional costs to replace equipment and supplies that are currently being used with the devices. CAVHCS staff would not be able to use the new devices for patient safety concerns until they have received in-service training and competency confirmed. The cost would be too great to switch to another system. And it would come at a great risk to patient safety.

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.

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