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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020 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: 36C24821Q0675 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, Bay Pines VAHCS. Purchase request # 516-21-2-213-0151. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Quantity = 1. OCULUS, Inc. Pentacam HR includes: Pentacam Scheimpflug Camera, XYZ moveable base, head and chin rest, power supply, USB cable, dust cover, electric height adjustable wooden design table, 21.5" all-in- one computer. Windows, wireless mouse, mini-keyboard and one floating license key. Includes Pachymetry Software, Densitometry Software, 3-D Chamber Analyzer Software, Corneal Topography Software, Belin-Ambrosio Enhanced Ectasia software, Holladay Report, Contact Lens Fitting Software, 3D Cataract Analysis with Pentacam Nucleus Staging software, Corneal Optical Densitometry and Indices Report. Includes DICOM. One Year Warranty on Parts & Labor. This equipment will be used at Lee County by the new Ophthalmologist to do cataract surgery. No options are being considered. The total estimated value is $69,530.00. Estimated delivery date is 05/06/2021. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Oculus Pentacam HR is the only brand that can meet the requirements of imaging the anterior segment of the eye in a non-contact manner, providing analysis using software modules and be utilized for longitudinal data comparison for research, clinical studies, and patient care and the software modules make the system the only one of its kind. This is equipment crucial for corneal evaluation as well as pre-operative measurements needed for cataract surgery by Ophthalmology. It is the only topographer that can also measure the axial eye length for intraocular lens selection. The Oculus Pentacam HR is a tabletop design allowing the opportunity to maximize square footage. The Pentacam HR within seconds supplies a precise diagnostic data on the entire anterior eye segment. It allows for additional and faster evaluation of cornea, anterior segment, crystalline lens, glaucoma screenings and contact lens fittings. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was conducted. Recent Intents to Sole Source were published in beta.SAM, resulting in no responses. They are: 36C25021Q0417 (published 02/23/2021 -03/08/2021), 036C24921Q0161 (03/02/2021 03/09/2021) and 36C24221Q0565 (published 03/04/2021 -03/12/2021). MellingMedical meets the eligibility criteria outlined in VAAR 819.7003, they are verified in VIP The Pentacam HR is manufactured by OCULUS and Melling, LLC d/b/a MellingMedical, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), they are the only authorized distributor for the Pentacam HR, a sole source letter is in the file. MellingMedical does not sell commercially. MellingMedical has been determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance and the business meets eligibility requirements in 819.7003. 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. ____________________________ ________________________ Name: Janice Fornaro Date: 03/23/2021 Title: Contracting Officer