Biomedical Work Bench

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C257-24-AP-0653
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs,VISN 17, 740-Valley Coastal Bend
(VCB) VA Health Care Center (HCC) at Harlingen
PR-IFCAP: 740-24-1-2154-0013
2. Description of Action: Market Research shows that the Biomedicalo Work Bench can be
supplied by the authorized vendor Seva Technical Services, INC. The vendor has provided a
sole ource leter. Please refer to P03 Sole Source Letter.
Order against: FSS Contract Number: GS-21F-089BA
Name of Proposed Contractor: Seva Technical Services, INC.
Street Address: 704 Thimble Shoals Blvd Suite 300A
City, State, Zip: Newport News, Virginia 23606
Phone: 757-930-0065
3. Description of Supplies or Services: VCB has a requirement for a increased demand for new
incoming medical equipment in order to service veterans in a timely manner. Proposed
Biomedical workbenches will reduce liability issues and increase workflow satisfaction using
the newest technology and quality standards. The brand name only Electro-Static Discharge
workbench’s requested are also for uniformity within the Biomedical workshop. A standard
is being set within the Biomedical shop to have all ESD workbenches for all Biomedical
Equipment Support Special
The estimated value of the proposed action is $18,000.00
4. 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);
VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources
Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT
Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 2 of 2
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)).
5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: Conducted market research according to
FAR Part 10 using NAICS Code 337127 and key word” work bench and biomedical work
bench.” This resulted in 494 SDVOSB vendors. Additional market research was conducted
through GSA Advantage, GSA e-library, FPDS, SBA, DSBS, and VetBiz. GSA Advantage and
GSA -library resulted in two SDVOSB. Two oral solicitations was distributed and there were
no responses from synopsis/solicitation posted contract opportunities.
Further research was conducted, and it was discovered that IAC is the sole manufacturer of
the Biomedical Work Bench, and they partner with a SDVOSB vendor. – Seva Technical
Services, INC. A search in GSA revealed that Seva Technical Services, INC. is an authorized
vendor and has a FSS contract.
6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated not 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).
7. 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.