65--Spyglass Direct Visualization System Camera J&A FAR 6.302-1

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION JUSTIFICATION 1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 18, Phoenix, AZ. 2. Description of Action: This is a request for approval to issue a Sole Source Contract with the only responsible source available. 3. Description of Supplies/Services: Spyglass Direct Visualization System and accessories. Product allows direct visualization inside the bile and pancreatic ducts which allows the clinician to perform a site-specific biopsy. The estimated value of this procurement is $55,030. 4. Authority Cited: The agreement shall be issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) permitting other than full and open competition, and per FAR Subpart 6.3, paragraph 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 5. Reason for Authority Cited: This requirement is for specialized medical equipment currently only manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation dba Medi-Tech Division. The applicable NAICS for this requirement (339112) is not currently waived under the Non-Manufacturer Rule and therefore, this item can not be sourced through a small business or SDVOSB concern. The proposed contractor, Boston Scientific Corporation dba Medi-Tech Division is the only available source with the ability to satisfy this requirement for the Phoenix VA Health Care System. 6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Competition will not be sought because there are no available sources capable of providing the services required. 7. Actions to Increase Competition: There will be no action taken to increase competition for this acquisition. A notice of intent to sole source with Boston Scientific Corporation dba Medi-Tech Division will be advertised IAW FAR 5.207 (13)(ii). 8. Market Research: Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 by utilizing historical acquisition information, contact with the requestor and other knowledgeable VA and industry personnel, review of Internet resources and Government databases, as well as contact with local government and state agencies utilizing similar services with contracted providers. Searches in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), VetBiz.gov and Small Business Administration databases have not revealed any other business sources capable of providing the required services. 9. Other Facts: This item was procured in August 2008 for the Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System under full and open competitive procedures however only one source, Boston Scientific Corporation dba Medi-Tech Division, was able to supply the item on a brand name or equal basis. 10. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance that are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. 11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this procurement will be fair and reasonable. The price will be compared to the rates paid within the past six months under VA263-P-0435 for the Nebraska - Western Iowa Health Care System. 12. Procuring Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Typed Name: Amanda J. Simmons Date: ______________________ Title: Contracting Officer Signature: __________________