Wilkes-Barre SingleSourceJustification_MPT-SAT_Luxor Microscope Updated 1.pdf

LAKEISIHA E.

DAVENPORT 147313

Digitally signed by LAKEISIHA E.

DAVENPORT 147313

Date: 2021.05.25 13:35:53 -04'00'

Caroline L. Digitally signed by Caroline L.

Robinette 135596

Robinette 135596 Date: 2021.05.26 07:10:06 -04'00'

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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: 36C244-21-AP-2448

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. PR# 693-21-3-179-0080.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a brand-name-only request for a new, firm fixed price contract for one (1) LuxOR Revalia LX3 LED QVUE 175 Ophthalmic Microscope, to be purchased for the Operating Room at a cost of $97,110.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The LuxOR Revalia Ophthalmic Microscope is the only microscope that will integrate with currently Alcon equipment currently used in the operating room at the facility, as well as integrate and function with the current Alcon Centurion unit in use currently.

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

Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted which included searches of UNICOR, Ability One, VIP, GSA Advantage, NAC, SAC, SEWP, FPDS, and USA Spending. Market research indicates only one manufacturer Alcon, LLC. and two distributors, Alcon LLC. (Large Business) and O.R.Elder Inc. (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) were noted as approved vendors that carry the equipment that is able to interface with the current equipment needed for diagnostic and imaging requirement of the Ophthalmology department.

Contracting Officer findings: VIP search yielded ten (10 ) SDVOSB’s and FPDS search yielded three (3) vendors, one large and two SDVOSB’s.

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.

Lakeisiha Davenport Caroline Robinette Contract Specialist Branch Chief

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466