Intent to sole source Philips Power System

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT Revision:

01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 1 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:

36C24625AP3937 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6, Salem Medical Center, NCO 6, 100 Emancaption Dr, Hampton VA 23667. 658-25-3-537-0726 Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Philips Full System Uninterruptible Power Supply. Product is to provide enough battery power for full functionality for 20 minutes of operation in the event of a power outage. UPS has a compatibility statement with Philips Imaging Systems.

Estimated Amount: $46,200.00 Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This UPS will be integrated into an existing Philips system. A Philips branded UPS is required to ensure that proper power back-up functionality. Additionally, a construction project has already begun to permit the installation of a Philips branded UPS.

There are other UPSs and vendors but Philips does not install them because they will not work or meet the requirements of the Philips systems. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: All federal sources were searched which resulted in no matches. Terry Allen, Philips District Service Manager for Virgina was contacted to determine sole source satatus requarding the requested UPS. Mr. Allen confirmed this is a sole source item.

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. John Harmsen Contracting Officer