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VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FAR 8 Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For Limiting Sources (<$150K) Acquisition Plan Action ID: VA255-18-AP-2861 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, Dwight D. Eishenhower, VA Medical Center, 589-18-2-7626-0042. . Description of Action: New Requirement. Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797P-4183B Name of Proposed Contractor: Ellen, Inc. Street Address: 7138 Shady Oak Road City, State, Zip: Eden Prairie, MN, 55344-3517 Phone: 510-291-1316 Description of Supplies or Services: The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 53,559.80. Supply to be provided: 1 EA Tango SLT YAG Laser System, 1 EA Mobile Table, 1 EA Service Manual. This item is peculiar to one manufactuer Ellen, Inc a Small Business. Authority: ORDER AGAINST FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception: An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A); Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B)); In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)). Rational/explanation to support cited authority: The Leavenworth Eye Clinc is replacing the old Tango Laser System, if any other system is purchased the training for doctors and staff would cost more than to replace with like system. The Tango SLT YAG Laser System is Proprietary/Patented dual-mode single laser allows doctors to switch between SLt and YAG with exceptional continuously monitored and repeatable power output, the Ellen Tango SLT YAG Laser System is an exclusive Sole Source ophthalmic laser instrument manufactured, distributed and service only by Elllen, Inc. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e). Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules. PAUL DIXON, JR. Contracting Officer Date: 3-15-2018