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Limited Sources Justification

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C256-26-AP-4227
(1) Contracting Activity:
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16
South Central VA Health Care Network (SCVAHCN)
Network Contracting Activity (NCO) 16
(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the MultipleAward Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501 South Central VA Health Care Network (SCVAHCN- VISN 16) intends to award a short-term, fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the statutory authority as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.405-6 (b)(3) to the incumbent contractor, Beckman Coulter, Inc., for the continued provision of automated urinalysis instrumentation, digital imaging microscopy, reagents, calibrators, controls, training, service and interfacing for V16 medical center and outpatient clinic laboratories. VISN 16 laboratories are currently utilizing these items under a short-term sole source BPA
which expires September 30, 2026. Participating
laboratories, equipment in use, the required test menu, and estimated annual volumes are provided in Attachment A. BPA with a six-month base period, with a 3 month option is being requested. The BPA will be effective October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. FSS Contract Number: V797D-70260
Order against:
Name of Proposed Contractor:
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Street Address:
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
City, State, Zip:
Brea, CA 92821
Phone:
714-872-6271
(3) Description of Supplies or Services:
The estimated value of the proposed action is
Base Period- (6 months)
Option Period- (3 months)
Total Estimate

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources
Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026
Acquisition ID#: 36C256-26-AP-4227

Limited Sources Justification
Award of a new short-term BPA will allow for continued use of existing instrumentation. It will ensure the contractor continues to provide instrumentation, reagents and consumables as defined for CPRR (cost per reportable result) in the Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 66 III CPT/CPRR program for the performance of patient testing in participating V16 laboratories. It will also ensure the contractor continues to meet all licensing and accreditation requirements, permits, certifications required by the FDA and the Government. All provisions within the original BPA and Statement of Work (SOW) have been incorporated into the short-term BPA