JA OVER SAT - Individually Ventilated Cage system COLUMBIA 470K Redacted

Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: ( x) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1;
( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by RFO 6.103-2;
( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by RFO 6.103-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by RFO 6.103-4
( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5;
( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by RFO 6.103-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by RFO 6.103-7; 5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the

Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):
Allentown is the only source capable of meeting VA’s requirements because its systems are already fully integrated into Truman VA Research and our University of Missouri affiliate. Any alternate manufacturer would be incompatible with existing blowers, ventilation units, racks, and cage components, requiring widespread replacement and creating unrecoverable duplication of cost. Using another brand would also trigger full revalidation, SOP rewriting, staff retraining, engineering reviews, and disruptions to ongoing studies—delays unacceptable to active VA animal research. Given the specialized nature of individually ventilated mouse and Euro-style rabbit systems, only Allentown can provide equipment that aligns with existing infrastructure without causing substantial cost duplication or operational interruption.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible (including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO Part 5 and, if not, which exception under RFO Part 5 applies): Market research was conducted and no other responsible sources were identified that can meet the Government’s specific veterinary research requirements. Based on these findings, the Government determined that the required equipment is available only from a single source. An Intent to Sole Source notice was posted on SAM.gov 36C24E26Q0089_1 in accordance with FAR 5.202