Signed Justification-Ivoclar_Redacted.pdf

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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($2SOK)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 16, located at 5075 Westheimer Rd., Ste.

750, Houston, TX 77056. Program Office: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd; Houston, Texas 77030. Purchase Request Number:

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

Houston VA Medical Center is requesting Ivoclar Stratos Articulators and Parts. Market price of

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

Market research revealed only one responsible source is available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Ivoclar Vivadent Inc., a large business, is the sole manufacturer of this system and has two (2) authorized SDVOSBs (Contemporary Product Solutions and ProAlliance Corp). Based on market research conducted the rule of two has been met. Therefore, the requested system can be procured through an SDVOSB set-aside to be competed amongst authorized reseller of Stryker's products.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: The The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is currently requesting Ivoclar Stratos Articulators and Parts.

A VetCert search was conducted using NAICS code 339114, results show 239 vendors who utilizes this code. RFI was posted to SAM.gov on 05/07/2024 with a closing date of 05/14/2024. The Source’s Sought Notice was to seek SDVOSB/VOSB vendors who can fulfil this requirement and to determine the procurement strategy, either with exact brand or equivalent. No responses were received.

Market research was further conducted on FPDS and GSA advantage. This research revealed no previous acquisition history and no additional sources that could provide the required parts.

Additional market research was done by emailing the OEM for any SDVOSB authorized sources.

Two SDVOSB distributors were provided and contacted to provide authorized distributor letters.

Based on these results of the market research, it is determined the VA Rule of Two can be met for this requirement. Therefore, it is recommended that the government issue a solicitation set-aside for SDVOSB, brand name.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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