36C24618Q9659-002.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1

For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($2SOK)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-18-AP-0925

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Fayetteville VA Medical Center.

PR: 565-18-3-090-0169

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

Nexus 32F System is a quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) system for biofeedback, neurofeedback, and physiological research. This system is used to evaluate brain function.

Estimated value:$

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This is a brand name justification. The purchase of this system includes Bio Trace software. This system and software are used at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, and the Sepulveda VAMC. The physician at the Fayetteville VAMC confers with these facilities and having the same system allows consultation on protocols to be used in treating patients. Using another system would not allow for this collaboration among facilities.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Searches of VIP, NAC, NSSL, FBO, and the world wide web were conducted. A sources sought notice was posted to FBO from 8/13 - 8/16/2018. Multiple small business sources were identified as being able to provide the required brand.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Approved By:

Lee Russell Supply 3 Branch Chief

VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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