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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW RFO 12 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-26-AP3264

1. Contracting Activity: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service

Network (VISN) 10, Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10.

Transaction: 541-26-*3-250-0304

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

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to award a new firm-fixed-price, sole source purchase order for two for a Picaso Plus 2D Specimen to provide domestic hot water for the Cleveland VA Medical Center. These units will serve as emergency backup systems to ensure continuous hot water availability in the event of primary system failure, which is critical to hospital operations and patient care.

ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE:

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 Days ARO

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Picasso Plus 2D Specimen Radiography System provides specialized capabilities uniquely designed for Anatomic Pathology workflows that are not available in other systems. The system utilizes Amorphous Selenium direct capture imaging technology, which delivers high-resolution, diagnostic-quality images necessary for accurate identification of biopsy clips, markers, and microcalcifications within excised tissue. This level of image clarity is critical for ensuring correct tissue selection and supporting accurate pathological analysis.

The system also incorporates a large 10” x 12” detector, enabling imaging of larger specimens such as mastectomies without repositioning, and includes integrated digital workflow features such as DICOM compatibility, image blending of radiographic and optical images, and mobile image access through a wireless tablet interface. Additionally, hands-free operation through voice and gesture control supports sterile and efficient gross room workflows.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted by the Contracting Officer and the Medicine

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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Service to determine if there were other vendors capable of providing a Picaso Plus 2D Specimen that meet CLE VAMC's specific requirements. The following sources were reviewed:

4/20/2026 GSA eLibrary, ECAT, SAM.gov, Interagency Contract Directories, NAC, SEWP, FPDS, SCMC, MSVP, BIC, FDA, MSVP, and ECAT were reviewed:

o Keywords Used: " Picaso Plus 2D Specimen " o Results: No results were provided.

On 04/20/2026 SBS was reviewed:

o NAICS Code Searched: 334517 (Picaso Plus 2D Specimen) o Keywords Used: " Picaso Plus 2D Specimen " o Results: No results were provided.

An Intent to Sole Source Notice was posted on SAM from April 23, 2026 with no responses.

The Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) does apply to this procurement under NAICS 334517.

The SBA has not provided a waiver. The VA and SBA Rule of Two cannot be met, the OEM does not have any authorized distributors. This will be sole sourced to Kub Technologies, Inc., a small business.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO 12. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Rachelle J. Hamer Contracting Officer

NCO 10

RACHELLE

HAMER

Digitally signed by

RACHELLE HAMER

Date: 2026.05.05 11:18:11 -04'00'