Sole Source Justification.pdf

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

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: 36C250-22-AP-3402

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Veteran Health Indiana and VA Northern Indiana Health Care System. The requesting activity VISN 10, Indianapolis, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Electronic Health Records has submitted VA Form 2237 # 101-22-2-5281-0029 in the amount of $164,982.00 for this request.

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

The requirement is to procure UniPOC HL7 interface licenses for the migration to Cerner electronic health record, add a test server, and professional services and provide four option years of annual support. The estimated amount is $ 164,982.00 and the vendor is Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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

The OEM, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., is the only vendor that can provide the needed configuration and HL7 services for the UniPOC system. They have the proprietary knowledge to complete the necessary changes for Cerner and no other vendor does.

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

A search of NAICS code 811219 was conducted on VIP to look for VOSB concerns, however none were found capable to perform these services. Further market research of the system was conducted by speaking with the OEM, Siemens Healhcare Diagnostics, Inc., and subject matter experts that only the OEM can provide the needed services due to proprietary information required for these services.

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.

Tracy L. Granger, Contract Specialist

Kristina L. Peart, Contracting Officer