Single Source Justification-Signed.pdf

This is a Justification for Single Source Award document filed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a contract action that exceeds the Micro-Purchase Threshold but does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The contracting activity is NCO 23, and the acquisition plan action ID is 36C263-26-AP-2403. The requirement is for the Service of Beckman Flow Cytometry System at Omaha VAMC, with a base period of performance from 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2027 and an estimated total cost of $192,004.16. The contract includes a base period plus three one-year options.

The justification identifies the Beckman Flow Cytometry System as a unique FDA medical device requiring OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) service personnel to maintain it, with proprietary software that only the OEM can provide. The contracting officer determined that no other supplies or services can be used as alternatives. Market research was conducted through a sole source letter to the manufacturer, RFI 36C26326Q0491, which received no responses, supporting the single source award determination. The contracting officer certified the purchase for approval in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), and the document was digitally signed by Curt LaRose on April 6, 2026.