6515--Equipment, LASERTRACK FLEX CASSETTE PRINTER - PALMS, Detroit 553-23-1-063-0003

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT 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: 36C250-23-AP-0375 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R ST, Detroit MI 48201. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory located in the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI (JDDVAMC) is pursuing the acquisition of a new cassette printer. For exclusive use in Anatomic Pathology department, the Direct Mark cassette printer is a solution used to identify specimens throughout the histopathology laboratory s processes. The cassette printer provides labeling for specimen cassettes. Our tracking system tracks data at each level of specimen processing, documenting individual interaction with each barcoded specimen along with time stamps and locality. The DirectMark cassette printer ensures that each specimen will be located accurately and correctly with its printing and barcoding abilities. The DirectMark cassette printer works to insure that the integrity and safety of our veteran s specimens remain paramount and has successfully been used in the laboratory for the past 5 years. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This action will be posted as a Brand Name Only for the Laser Track Flex 3800. The DirectMark laser cassette printer is the only cassette printer with 3-sided printing capability. Additionally, the DirectMark is the only printer that impregnates the specimen information into the matrix of the cassette medium, via a chemical reaction, as opposed to printing on the cassette. Patient specimen information thus cannot be washed, rubbed or scraped away. No other manufacturer offers these features. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Searched VetBiz using keywords Cassette Printer and NAICS code 334516. There were 0 SD/VOSB vendors matching the search. Searched SDBS using NAICS code 334516 and keywords Cassette Printer. Located 0 SD/VOSB vendors matching the search. Neither the VA Rule of Two nor the SBA Rule of Two could be met. A Brand Name, unrestricted solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov. 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. ____________________ Percy Johnson Contracting Officer ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA LASERTRACK FLEX CASSETTE PRINTER 10 MAGAZINE 800 ASSETTE CAPACITY, 3 SIDE PRINT CAPABILITY, INLUDES OPERATING SOFTWARE. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: G1-LTF-3800 Funding/Req. Number: 1 553-23-1-063-0003 0002 2.00 EA INSTALLATION AND TRAINING - INLUDES DAILY COST PLUS TRAVEL EXPENSES. Funding/Req. Number: 1 553-23-1-063-0003 0003 1.00 EA 1 YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT ON-SITE / DEPOT BLEND LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SS-G1M9-1SAH Funding/Req. Number: 1 553-23-1-063-0003 0004 1.00 EA 2 YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT ON-SITE / DEPOT BLEND LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SS-G1M9-2SAH Funding/Req. Number: 1 553-23-1-063-0003 0005 1.00 EA 3 YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT ON-SITE / DEPOT BLEND LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SS-G1M9-3SAH Funding/Req. Number: 1 553-23-1-063-0003 0006 1.00 EA 4 YEAR SERVIE CONTRACT ON-SITE / DEPOT BLEND LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SS-G1M9-5SAH Funding/Req. Number: 1 553-23-1-063-0003 GRAND TOTAL Salient Characteristics: 3-sided printing capability Impregnates specimen information into cassette medium