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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: 36C261-20-AP-3150... 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: 36C261-20-AP-3150 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, purchase request number 640-20-3-5102-0037. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 anticipates the award of a firm fixed price contract to install 30 Masimo data drops to support additional patients as required in response to the COVID19 National Emergency. (NCO) 21, has taken a two-prong approach by utilizing the statute at Far part 6 to sole source a requirement to a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business in response to the requirements at Far Part 6.302-2 Urgent and Compelling need. Name of Proposed Contractor: Strategic Industry, Inc. 1440 Draper Street Kingsburg, CA 94636 Strategic Industry has performed similar work in recent months, can self-perform the work in a timely fashion, and has performed similar tasks in recent months at the Palo Alto station. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This new contract will be awarded to Strategic Industry who has performed similar work in recent months, can self-perform the work in a timely fashion and has material on hand. They are an SDVOSB certified contractor who can respond to the urgent and compelling requirement. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: ( ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; (X) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2; COVID19 Support ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 (X) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7; VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018 Page 1 of Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was notconducted: Market research was not conducted as we were required to exercise an immediate response to the requirement, and we know of several SDVOSB contractors who could perform the work. Market research will be conducted in future non-urgent requirements with the appropriate solicitation time and techniques. 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. ****Signed Copy attached to this notice****