Single Source Justification MPT to SAT_PraediGene H5N1 Module Service_Redacted.pdf

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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:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

(VAPAHS).

The transaction number for this acquisition is

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

The PraediGene H5N1 Module is an optional module seamlessly integrated with Bitscopic's PraediGene Laboratory Workflow Tool. The PraediGene H5N1 Module will need a twelve month license to add to the existing, PraediGene Bronze COTS product. As with all tools in the PraediGene Library, once entered into the PraediGene H5N1 Module, work items are immediately available to all users for tracking, DNA analysis, report generation, and generic workflow activities. With PraediGene, the H5N1 Module has the ability to associate and retrieve patient information directly from EHR systems. The DNA analysis features automatically predict and report resistance mutations given the organism’s genetic sequence. To ease reporting and transcription requirements, it is also able to generate “EHR friendly” input.

Estimated Amount: $250,000.00 for a one year period of performance.

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

Bitscopic Inc. is the manufacturer and maintains sole proprietary rights to above mentioned product. Currently, there are no authorized resellers for this product and it can only be acquired through Bitscopic directly. Bitscopic Inc. also solely provides the professional services related to this product directly.

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

A notice of intent to sole source was posted to www.sam.gov contracting opportunities on 8/20/24, there were no responses. Bitscopic Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor for all PraediGene module products as well as professional services needed related to the product. Sole source letter form Bitscopic Inc. uploaded to the briefcase for reference.

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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