SIEMENS MRI REPAIR

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 1 Revision:

00 Acquisition ID#: 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:

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36C24624AP6777 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN XX, XXXX Medical Center Fully identify the contracting agency and organizational activity responsible for the proposed contracting action. Identify purchase request (i.e. 2237) number, if applicable.

Department of Veterans Affairs, VAMC Hampton, NCO 6, 100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, VA 23667 590-25-1-101-0024 Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Repair MRI - $73,688.61 Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: To keep the MRI under warranty the manufacturer is the only authorized repair source.

Note: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C 8127(b), COs may use other than full and open competition when awarding to SDVOSB and VOSB firms for procurements under the SAT. However, Per VA PPM 2016-05 (Revised August 2019) Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program, the focus should be on competing requirements among SDVOSBs and VOSBs to achieve a fair and reasonable price. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research resulted in only one source. The manufacturer does not have any associated authorized repair options.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Name Date Title John Harmsen Contracting Officer