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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C260-21-AP-4274

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, Portland Medical Center.

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

PureSteel Endo Sink for decontamination in SPS specifically to address worker ergonomics, workflow and reprocessing efficiencies to assure effective cleaning and inspection processes around flexible endoscopes.

PureSteel Ergonomic Workstations for Prep & Pack in SPS specifically to address worker ergonomics, workflow and reprocessing efficiencies, and regulatory compliance in the inspection of wrapping materials, and assembly of instruments and sterilization trays.

Total for both: $239,978.77

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

This procurement was posted as a brand name or equal requirement to 39 SDVOSBs under MAS 65 II A: A-79, MAS 65 II A: A-87, and MAS 65 II A: A-89 in GSA due to the schedules having like or similar items. One quote was received from 3T Federal-BBIX JV LLC, a subsidiary of GSA contract holder 3T Federal Solutions LLC which falls under GSA Contract Number GS-35F-202DA for SCH 70. The subsidiary is also a registered SDVOSB. This procurement is under SAT and will be awarded at a fair and reasonable price to a responsible SDVOSB vendor. In accordance with VAAR 819.7007 Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled Veteran-owned small business

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

Market research was conducted by a survey of schedules. I found several SDVOSBs that offered like or similar items under the above referenced schedules.

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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