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This is a Justification for Single Source Awards document under IAW RFO 12.102(a) for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The contracting activity is the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, VAMC Pittsburgh (646-26-3-120-0027). The requirement is for an Interacoustics Titan V1 Clinical Middle Ear Analyzer System to support activation of audiology services at the Beaver County Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The Titan V1 is a modular, handheld audiology platform configurable for screening, diagnostic, and advanced clinical testing, including middle-ear analysis and tympanometry functionality. The estimated amount is redacted in the document. This single-source acquisition is justified based on standardization requirements, as the Pittsburgh VA audiology environment currently operates the Titan system with existing compatible supplies, accessories, and installed software. Procurement of an alternative manufacturer's system would create unnecessary duplication of equipment platforms, require separate supplies and accessories, increase training and support burden, and reduce interchangeability with existing VA audiology equipment and inventory. Maintaining the Titan platform across multiple CBOC and VAMC locations supports consistent patient care, provider familiarity, inventory control, software compatibility, and lifecycle support.

Market research was conducted to assess commercially available alternatives and competition. The analysis determined that no alternative manufacturer's product could satisfy the Government's minimum requirements without requiring duplicative supplies, additional training, separate software/equipment support, and unnecessary disruption to existing standardized audiology operations. Although the requirement is restricted to the Interacoustics Titan brand, market research identified more than two small business vendors capable of providing acceptable quotations for the required system. The restriction is therefore to the required brand/platform only and does not restrict the acquisition to a single vendor. The Contracting Officer, Robert C. Neal, certified the justification on 09/01/2026.