J--STX - GE Maclab PM Services Award Notice with J and A

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3.5K) 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. ACQUISITION PLAN ACTION ID: 671-16-3-196-0114 1A. PROJECT/TASK No. 1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $102,714.00 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: The GE MacLab requires an annual service, maintenance and software agreement to be in place to provide technical support, software updates, and critical cyber security patch management for the South Texas VA Medical Center Cath Lab. 3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: General Electric (GE) Healthcare is the proprietary source of software code, cyber security patches, and technical support for their equipment. The software and hardware for the MacLab system require frequent and timely updates - no other vendor has access to legally acquire these updates or apply them to the system. Acquisition of this contract through any other vendor will result in mission critical failure. GE technicians are the only team that can receive specific training (software and hardware) required to service this equipment. There are additional remote support capabilities that are only available through GE Healthcare. This equipment is VA owned. The warranty has expired. This equipment must be serviced and repaired by GE in order to ensure that the equipment is serviced appropriately. GE will not repair any equipment that has been serviced by a third party vendor. GE does not allow any other vendor to work on their equipment. 4. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: GE Healthcare is the proprietary software and license provider for the GE MacLab system. Market research was conducted and no other vendors are able to provide these services. 5. 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. Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the Commercial Supply and Service SOP for Price Reasonableness templates. Signature: ____________________ Date:_______ Name: Benito Canales Jr. Title: Contracting Officer NCO:17