Unrestricted Justification.pdf
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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 3 of 3 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
A search of VIP was performed using the NAICS 334516 and the keywords “ Lynx 410LX rack Washer”. The search revealed 7 SDVOSB matching the search criteria. The search was repeated for VOSB which provided zero additional vendors matching the search criteria.
A search was performed in SBA which provided zero contractors matching the search criteria. However, when FPDS-NG was search utilizing the works Lynx 410LX is shows 27 historical procurements for the same equipment by different Government entities. One of the seven was procured by the NCO 15 and all seven purchases were awarded to various small businesses. Source Sought Notice 36C25621Q1091 was issued and the result was 6 responses. Three small businesses and one large business were offering or equal products, one SDVOSB and one large business are offering the exact product being requested.
Market Research has discovered that the VA has purchased this equipment before from a small business. Another Government entity has also procured the equipment from a separate small business. The source sought 36C256211091 was issued to see if any of the SDVOSB matching the search criteria can provide the equipment. The result of the source sought was only one SDVOSB can provide the Lynx 410LX
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. From the market research it is determined that the equipment be solicited unrestricted for the Brand name equipment to allow for ample competition. A firm fixed purchase order will be awarded to the Contractor providing the best value to the Government.
____________________________ __06/16/2021_________________ Tina Harris Date Contracting Officer
Tina L. Harris 535994
Digitally signed by Tina L. Harris 535994 Date: 2021.06.16 10:55:09 -05'00'
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