Limiting Sources Justification MPT-SAT Signed

Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >SAT

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-27-AP-0227
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 23, located at 2501 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. VA 2237# 618-27-1-106-0024 2. Description of Action: Procurement of Biofire Panel products Order against:

FSS Contract Number: 36F79724D0020

Name of Proposed Contractor:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:

Biomerieux, Inc
515 S. Colorow Drive.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
385-770-2833

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $636,905.60 0001
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EA
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GI Panel, IVD 30 Tests, Kit RFIT-ASY-0116
Blood Culture Identification Panel 2 30 pouch kit, RFIT-ASY-0147 BioFire ME Panel 30 pouch kit RFIT-ASY-0118
BioFire RP2.1 Panel 30 Pouch Kit 423742
BioFire PN Panel 30 Pouch Kit RFIT-ASY-0144

4. Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): 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)(C): 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; or FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer.
VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources
Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026
Acquisition ID#: 36C263-27-AP-0227

Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >SAT

X A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: BioMérieux, Inc. is the sole source manufacturer and service provider of the systems and software listed above.
X These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.