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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: 36C249-22-AP-3933 Animal Husbandry Services

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC), Research & Development Service (151), 621-23-2-147-0002.

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

Animal Research to be conducted at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in the amount of

( for a base year and Six (6) 1-year option years).

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

The James H Quillen VA Medical Center does not have an animal facility. ETSU Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (ETSU DLAR) has provided vivarium space and husbandry services for the last 22 years to JHQVAMC investigators. Specifically, Dr Singh and Dr. Gass’ ACORPs, which were approved by the joint ETSU/JHQVAMC states iin Appendix I (Use of a non-VA facility to house animals purchased with VA or VA research and education corporation funds) that the animals will be housed and cared for by ETSU DLAR.

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

Market Research is limited for a Division of Laboratory Animal Research for animal husbandry. FSS -does not cover Division of Laboratory Animal Research for animal husbandry. Vetbiz - does not cover Division of Laboratory Animal Research for animal husbandry. The rule of two does not apply to this procurement. SBA - does not cover Division of Laboratory Animal Research for animal husbandry.

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. I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Angela Freel Date Contracting Officer