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Award Notice and J&A. See attached signed copy. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250... Award Notice and J&A. See attached signed copy. 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: 36C249-21-AP-3607 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, Robley Rex VA Medical Center 2237: 603-21-4-114-1166. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Robley Rex VA Medical Center has a requirement for quick turn-around time repair of the Hologic mammography unit located at the Newburg CBOC Women s Clinic. Services will include all labor, transportation, and parts to replace the detector in the unit. The estimated value of the proposed action is $105,840.00. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the unit is Hologic, Inc. Hologic is the only source with the training and expertise to carry out the service necessary to repair the Mammography Unit, as specialized training is required to work on the equipment and certain keys and codes are needed to gain access to the device software that only Hologic technicians can access. Hologic provided a sole source letter attesting to the proprietary status of their equipment. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. VETBIZ was queried with many companies listed under NAICS 811219. No results were obtained using keywords Selenia Dimensions and Mammography unit repair . This equipment replacement part is proprietary to the OEM, Hologic, Inc. 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. ____________________________ ________________________ Christina B. Smith Date Contracting Officer