Single Source Justification Cardiac_Liver Perfusion Pitt Bridge v1.1.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C244-25-AP-3482

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:__ 36C244-25-AP-3482________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, VA Pittsburgh

Healthcare System (VAPHS), University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15240

646-25-4-464-0056 (Liver Transplant Perfusion) $7,009.80 646-25-4-221-0073 (Cardiopulmonary Bypass) $218,251.95 Contract Total $225,261.75

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Services being requested are for Cardiac and Liver Perfusion services at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, which provides for Cardiac and Liver perfusion procedures in order to support the Open-Heart Surgery and Liver Transplant Program. Emergency services (24 hours coverage, 7 days per week) are required. Requested Cardiac and Liver Perfusion services include those which are clinical, administrative, or educational in nature, as defined specifically within the Performance Work Statement. Cardiac and Liver Perfusionist is defined as a license perfusionist performing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Qualifications of all personnel performing under this contract are subject to verification and review by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff and must be approved before providing perfusion services at this VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. In order to assure quality and continuity of patient care and educational activities, services will be provided during the entire contract period by the key personnel listed in the contract, unless approval is obtained from the COR due to unforeseen circumstances. Services will be provided on site at

VAPHS.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: A contract is in place with Biotronics Inc (UEI: KF9MNLQLWH94) under contract number 36C24420D0012 for perfusion services. The contract will be ending 06/30/2025 and no other orders will be placed against it. A new 5-year IDIQ is moving through the acquisition process, however will not be awarded before the current contract ends.

It is being requested that a sole source 6-month IDIQ be awarded to the incumbent, Biotronics Inc. The cardiac and liver perfusion services cannot be interrupted or will risk the life and safety of Veterans that are having open heart surgery or liver transplant. A lapse in service cannot transpire.

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C244-25-AP-3482

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Limited market research was conducted for this short-term bridge requirement. The incumbent, Biotronics, Inc. has a history of positive performance and the program office along with contracting has confidence this level of performance will continue. Pricing for the short-term will remain at the pricing of the current ordering period. Contract 36C24420D0012 pricing was considered fair and reasonable at the time of award.

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.

Stefanie Carter, Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466