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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: 36C261-24-AP-5045

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, 612 Northern California Health Care system, Stockton VA Clinic Medical Center. 6505 South Manthey Rd, French Camp, CA 95321.

PR/IFCAP: 612-24-3-6214-0203

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

VA Northern California Health Care System (VA NCHCS) Path and Laboratory service requires 1 Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Staining Cytocentrifuge from ELITechGroup. The Aerospray is used to automate and rapidly stain bodily fluid samples such as blood to help with diagnosis and ultimately treatment. The estimate total 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:

EliTechGroup can provide the Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer/Cytocentrifuge as the manufacturer and distributor. The Aerospray is a combined slide stainer and cytocentrifuge, which combines the capabilities of two systems into one device. The Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer /Cytocentrifuge is a standard apparatus used in other VA NCHCS sites and is familiar to the clinical staff. Using a different system will require additional training for clinical users as well as biomedical technicians due to lack of familiarity and may require a significant learning curve. The Aerospray is also part of the hematology laboratory workflow solution that included the CellaVision Digital Analyzer, which is already in use at the current Stockton VA Path and Laboratory. The AeroSpray system is able to meet the need of the clinical staff by providing continuity of care with as a standardized equipment as well as compatibility with the CellVision Digital Analyzer. This allows crosstraining wth existing staff.

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

Research conducted on GSA Advantage was done in order to find potentially additional/alternative products to fulfill this request. All products available on GSA emailed to customer.

However, updated Market research was conducted by customer, stating that there are no existing government contracts such as FSS, GSA, or SAC contracts that offer the brand name (EliTechGroup - Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer/Cytocentrifuge) procurement.

Market research was conducted by customer and there are no existing government contracts such as FSS, GSA, or SAC contracts that offer the brand name procurement.

Gerally Ingles (Medical Technologist) contacted on Wednesday 08/28/2024 and she also confirmed the findings.

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

The Aerospray is a combined slide stainer and cytocentrifuge, which combines the capabilities of two systems into one device. The Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer /Cytocentrifuge is a standard apparatus used in other VA NCHCS sites and is familiar to the clinical staff. Using a different system will require additional training for clinical users as well as biomedical technicians due to lack of familiarity and may require a significant learning curve. The Aerospray is also part of the hematology laboratory workflow solution that included the CellaVision Digital Analyzer, which is already in use at the current Stockton VA Path and Laboratory. The AeroSpray system is able to meet the need of the clinical staff by providing continuity of care with as a standardized equipment as well as compatibility with the CellVision Digital Analyzer. This allows crosstraining with existing staff. This shows that there is substantial duplication of cost to the VA that is not expected to be recovered through competition if another brand name or different system is procured. Therefore, according to FAR , there is only one responsible source, and no other supplies or

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.