SSJ Bayer Medrad 36C241-23-AP-5915.pdf

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: 36C241-23-AP-5915

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 1, located at Bedford MA, in support of VISN 01, VA Health Care System at White River Junction Medical Center 2237 # 405-24-1-7441-0003

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

The contract effort goals are to maintain, upgrade, service and support all components of the equipment listed in below throughout the total contract period at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. Objectives to meet the service and support goal include, but are not limited to, replacement parts coverage, service support, telephone support, software and hardware support, continuing education for VA staff and support service, full maintenance coverage by providing all replacement parts, labor, travel expenses, tools, test equipment and other incidentals necessary to maintain or restore the listed equipment to operating specifications according to the manufacturer’s recommendations throughout the term of the contract.

Medrad Mark 7 Arterion SN 301540 and 313264 Medrad Portegra2 system SN 1115/20075, 1219/24935, 0510/12747 Medrad Stellant FLEX CT SN 100562 and 201336U1 Medrad MRXperion MR Injection System SN 310445

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

Bayer HealthCare’s Preventive Maintenance process for its Medrad® Injection System includes calibration of the injector using Bayer’s proprietary and copyrighted software. Bayer designed such software specifically for this purpose. This software is available only to Bayer’s authorized field service representatives and others who have been trained, authorized and licensed to use the software. Producing copies and the use of Bayer's proprietary and copyrighted calibration software without a license from, or authorization by Bayer is strictly prohibited. Bayer will prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, and seek at least civil penalties from any individual or company who copies or uses Bayer’s proprietary and copyrighted calibration software without a license from or authorization by Bayer HealthCare.

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

Market research did not reveal any potentially capable vendors. Vendor provided a software proprietary letter indicating to be the sole source provider of services and support to the system in this requirement.

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.

Manasés Cabrera Deborah Reardon Contracting Specialist Contracting Officer

NCO 1 NCO 1

MANASES

CABRERA

Digitally signed by

MANASES CABRERA

Date: 2023.09.28 11:16:48 -04'00'

Deborah L.

Reardon 350203

Digitally signed by Deborah L. Reardon 350203 Date: 2023.10 04 14:52:59 -04'00'