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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:36C250-21-AP-4175

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, VA Cincinnati Health Care System, Network Contracting Office 10, located at 2929 Highland Ave; Cincinnati, OH 46917. VA Form 2237: 539-21-3-721-0026 for EyeSI.

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The EyeSI used to support Optometry department operations at the Cincinnati Campus. These supplies will be ordered for one-time placement purchase and estimate not to exceed the total amount of

$249,900.00.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The EYESI Surgical System is a is brand specific to be used with existing appliances. The OEM is the only authorized distributor of this proprietary item and a small business has confirmed there are no SDVOSB, VOSB or small business authorized distributors for these EyeSI.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted using GSA Advantage, VIP, and SAM. A web searched also performed to locate items to meet the requirements using NAICS 33318 and keyword EyeSI with zero (0) results. An Intent to Sole Source will be posted after award.

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.

Rhonda L.

Digitally signed by Rhonda L. Fitzgerald 360048

Fitzgerald 360048 Date: 2021.07.08 14:58:09 -04'00'

Rhonda L Fitzgerald Contracting Officer

July 7, 2021

Date

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1

Original Date: 08/30/17

Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020 Awarded contract 36C25021P1676 to VRMAGIC INC. for 249900.00000000 on 2021-07-15.