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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2 DEPARTMENT OF V... VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2 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: 36C263-22-AP-5299 1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, 4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. 2237: 656-22-4-1003-0513 Organizational Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Cloud VA Healthcare Center, VA Medical Center, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN, 56303. 2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The requirement is for (2) AccuVein AV500 Vein Visualization Systems with One Year Platinum Annual Service Plan. The estimated value of the proposed action is $10,346.64. This is a BRAND NAME ONLY justification and approval. 3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The St. Cloud VA Medical Center needs 2 AccuVein AV500 Vein Visualization Systems with One Year Platinum Annual Service Plan to replace two broken and no longer support AccuVein AV400.o reaplce two broken and no longer support AccuVein AV400. AccuVein AV500s are used throughout the facility. These will be two replacements for 2 units at EOL. There are in excess of 20 units in service at VA St.Cloud currently. To introduce another brand would require retraining for 3 different Service Line s clinical personnel and increase the likelihood of errors while providing patient care during critical procedures. 4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted by querying the Government-wide databases of contracts including VIP and GSA. This item is available from the OEM, a small business, on GSA contract 36F79720D0212. 5. Determination that Anticipated Cost is Fair and Reasonable: A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable The government VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2 will use comparison to the procurement for similar items and to the IGCE to determine the price fair and reasonable. 6. 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. ____________________________ ________________________ Wendy Hoschen Date Contracting Officer