Marlin Subscription (SAVAHCS/NMVAHCS)

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1

Original Date: 08/30/17

Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: 36C258-19-AP-0424

Contracting Activity: NCO 22-Gilbert/Tucson, Southern VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS), 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85723. PR: 678-20-1-620-0005 and 501-20-053-0001.

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

Follow-on Digital Signage software and warranty subscription service for the Southern VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS), its 7 Community Based Outpatient Clinics and the New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) main facility. Total cost: $109,800.00

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The Marlin Company Digital Signage software subscriptions support proprietary electronic communication stations or kits (information input stations) and clones (information display units).

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

The Marlin Company holds all proprietary rights to the system (See attached letter). The Marlin Company no longer holds a Federal Supply Schedule.

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.

Prepared by:

____________________________ ________________________

Michael Williams Date

Contract Specialist

Approved by:

____________________________ ________________________

Daniel C. Thiel Date

Contracting Officer Awarded contract 36C25820C0005 to MARLIN COMPANY, THE;10 RESEARCH PKWY;WALLINGFORD;CT;06492 for 109,800.00 on 2019-10-01.