Sole Source Justification to SDVOSB Redacted.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 2

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 8, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO

8), James A Haley VA, 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612. Funding IUD .

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

The Gastroenterology and the Bronchoscopy suites for diagnostic procedures require replacement scopes identified below. Direct replacement and trade-in of the same item provides the best approach for such highly specialized equipment and the associated use of that equipment in direct support of veteran care. As such the items requested as direct replacement are:

4 Each - CF-HQ190L EVIS EXERA III HD COLONOSCOPE DUAL FOC SCPEGDE 6 Each - GIF-HQ190 EVIS EXERA III HIGH DEFINITION DUAL FOCUSGASTROSCO

This best value to the Government includes trade-in of:

4 Each - CF-HQ190L : CF-HQ190L EVIS EXERA III HD COLONOSCOPE: Serial Numbers

6 Each - GIF-HQ190 EVIS EXERA III HDTV DF: Serial Numbers

The total estimated value of this procurement is .

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

Note: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C 8127(b), COs may use other than full and open competition when awarding to SDVOSB and VOSB firms for procurements under the SAT.

The highly specialized equipment fulfills a need within the Department of Veterans Affairs that directly supports the departments mission. Alliant Healthcare is the only known SDVOSB distributor for Olympus American Inc that can supply the products needed. The equipment requested is direct replacement of that equipment currently in use and must be replaced. Replacing the current broken scopes decreases downtime of the equipment and promotes continuous care of veteran patients without adversely impacting operations.

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

Market research was conducted by reviewing similar order and using: sam.gov and searching contract opportunities for similar requirements, fpds.gov and searching similar requirements.

Sufficiently clear and convincing evidence shows Alliant Healthcare is indeed the sole SDVOSB Distributor for Olympus America. A copy of the letter from Olympus America designating Alliant

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 2 of 2

Helathcare is included in the contract file. A notice of intent to sole source will be publicized in accordance with FAR subpart 5.2.

Alliant Enterprises LLC

SAM UEI: RM64EJ3CJ7Z5

2140 Oak Industrial Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated costs to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Purchase is approved in accordance with 38 U.S.C 8127(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date