J065--FY23: Auto Blood Culture System Maintenance

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: 36C248-23-AP-0198

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Bay Pines, Florida 33744 516-23-2-2071-0001

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Provide service, parts, labor, and transportation to perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair on the BIOMERIEUX INC AUTOMATED BLOOD CULTURE SYSTEM used at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. $135,000.00

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: bioMerieux is the only authorized OEM to provide the necessary service of maintenance on this important medical equipment. They are the only authorized OEM that has all the necessary access to the proprietary parts, diagnostic software, and services.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was conducted and it was determined that bioMerieux is the only OEM capable of providing all the vital services.