CPAPs

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: 36C246-18-AP-2403
Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6, Durham Medical Center, 2237 # 558-18-911-4449, requires a sole source award Jordan Reses Supply Company for CPAPs.
Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Durham VAMC requires CPAP and BIPAPs in order to treat patients.
Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
819.7007 Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled Veteran-owned small business.
(a) A contracting officer may award a contract to a verified SDVOSB concern using procedures other than competitive procedures provided
(1) The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;
(2) The justification prepared pursuant to FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii) is posted in accordance with FAR subpart 5.301(d) ;
(3) The SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance; and
(4) In the estimation of the contracting officer, contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government.
(b) The contracting officer s determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. To ensure that opportunities are available to the broadest number of verified SDVOSBs, this authority is to be used judiciously and only when in the best interest of the Government.
(c) A determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not required. However, in accordance with FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii) , contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by a written justification and approval described in FAR 6.303 and 6.304 , as applicable.
(d) When conducting a SDVOSB sole source acquisition, the contracting officer shall ensure the business meets eligibility requirements 819.7003.
Procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 were used in this acquisition.
Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: The Contract Specialist (CS) searched VIP using the NAICS code 339112, keyword CPAP . The result yielded 10 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and three (3) Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Market research sources include; GSA Advantage, FPDS, past acquisitions, Google searches, and conversations with industry professionals.
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