LSJ_CO Signed_Redacted 1.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a purchase under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250K) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 04, supporting the Butler VA Healthcare Center in Butler, PA. The justification is for the acquisition of an MGC Diagnostics Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmograph package including hardware, software, license, HL7 interface, delivery, installation, and training.

The equipment is needed for the Cardiopulmonary Department to provide pulmonary function testing for Veterans, specifically to measure lung capacity and assist in diagnosing conditions, tracking treatment progress, and assessing environmental impact. The justification cites unique characteristics of the MGC system's interface with Pittsburgh-based software for pulmonary function test interpretation. Market research identified two capable SDVOSBs under a previous award (36C24424P0725), and competition will be sought within the brand name limitation. The document is signed by the Contracting Officer and has an effective date of 11/15/2024 under Acquisition ID# VA-25-00045782.