36C24425Q0749_LSJ_redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form from the Department of Veterans Affairs for procuring a brand-name Duet Two-Channel System for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The device is a specialized auditory diagnostic tool that will replace the existing auditory brainstem response (ABR) system, incorporating both ABR and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing capabilities. The system, manufactured by Intelligent Hearing Systems, offers unique proprietary features including a slim, portable design with built-in isolation and shielding, enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, and automated testing functions.

The procurement process involved obtaining four informal quotations, including one from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). However, the Contracting Specialist discovered that none of the potential vendors were authorized by the OEM to distribute the item. The document includes market research efforts such as searching federal procurement databases and posting a sources sought notice. The single-source justification is for a purchase over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000, with the Acquisition Plan Action ID 36C244-25-AP-3290. The document is signed by the Contracting Officer on 2025.06.04 and follows VHAPM Part 813.106 procedures.