DOCUMENT
70 -- 583-15-4-2628-0022 - Justification and Approval (J&A)
- Notice Date
- 8/31/2015
- Notice Type
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veteran Affairs;VISN 11 CSC Michigan (90VC);5500 Armstrong Rd.;Battle Creek MI 49037
- ZIP Code
- 49037
- Solicitation Number
- VA25115AP6592
- Archive Date
- 11/29/2015
- Point of Contact
- Brooke Hansen
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- VA251-15-P-2442
- Award Date
- 8/31/2015
- Description
- JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K)) IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase. 1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER: 583-15-4-2628-00221A. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER N/A1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $32,485.00 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: Research Service requires an upgrade (2 licenses) for the positioning software for our advanced Histomorphometry Fluorescent Microscope a component of the OsteoMetrics Digital Video System. The manufacturer of this software is Osteometrics Inc, 1240 Clairemont Rd, STE 100, Decatur, GA 30030. 3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: The Indianapolis VA Research Service purchased the OsteoMeasureXp Advanced Bone Histomophometry Digital Color Video System w/Microscope, DIC and Automatic Stage in August 2011 at a cost of $71,700. The equipment is listed under EIL 385, equipment ID numbers: 70313 & 70314. Due to technological advancements in the past 4 years this software upgrade is required. This proprietary software is sold solely through Osteometrics. 4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES This proprietary software is sold solely through Osteometrics. No other vendor has access to this proprietary software. Digital Video System and upgrades to software must be purchased through the manufacturer, Osteometrics. 5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Market research was conducted. Market research revealed OsteoMetrics is the manufacturer of the Digital Video System and upgrades to software must be purchased through this vendor. 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.
- Web Link
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- Document(s)
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- File Name: VA251-15-P-2442 VA251-15-P-2442_2.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2287964&FileName=-6287.docx)
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- File Name: VA251-15-P-2442 VA251-15-P-2442_2.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2287964&FileName=-6287.docx)
- Record
- SN03864736-W 20150902/150901000445-af2362e9a03bedd43c7109f5e5751790 (fbodaily.com)
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