Single Source Justification - CO SIGNED.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 1 Acquisition ID#: 36C263-26-AP-0523

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: 36C263-26-AP-0523

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Omaha VA Medical Center, 636-26-1-2306-0002

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

The contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, remote and on-site support, licensing, software, and materials necessary to repair the Cepheid Analyzer, model #Infinity 48, SN# 804922.

The repair includes the replacement of five (5) 6C INF80 SANMINA modules. The unit is located at the VA Omaha Medical Center, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105. The vendor shall begin repairs no later than two (2) business days after receipt of the purchase order. PR# 636-26-1-2306- 0002. Estimated cost: $30,262.50

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

This FDA approved medical equipment uses proprietary parts and software only available to the original equipment manufacturer, Cepheid. Only authorized and trained parties should service this medical laboratory equipment or risk comprising the devices safety and accuracy. Cepheid is the manufacturer of the Cepheid laboratory instruments and has stated that they are the only authorized provider of service for these instruments in the US. Cepheid sole source letter is uploaded in the file.

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

An intent to sole source, 36C26325Q1156, was published to SAM Contract Opportunities from 9/18/25-9/25/25 for PR# 636-26-1-2306-0002. There were no responses received. Market research was conducted but only found used Cepheid analyzers for sale, no other vendor was identified meeting the specific requirements. Cepheid provided a sole source letter confirming they are the only authorized provider for servicing their equipment.

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.

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