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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-24-AP-4381

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, Columbia Health Care System, Surgery Service/ Ophthalmolgy Clinic, WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia SC 29209

PR# 544-24-3-126-0358

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Zeiss Atlas 500 CTS is a state-of-the-art solution for the anterior eye segment and offers corneal topography designed for use in the field of Ophthalmolgy/ Ophthalmolgy clinics.

The estimated value for this procurement will be $

2. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Atlas 500 CTS enables clinicians to carry out quick and accurate measurements through an intuitive and well-organized user interface, providing increased efficiency in a compact design. The facility is currently using Zeiss products & Forum for patient care. The Zeiss Atlas 500 integrates and shares patient images and measurements with our Zeiss IOL Master & Forum software better than a non-Zeiss product. Per the clincal Chief, the emails received and read from VA National Ophthalmology, indicate that the Zeiss Forum software for transferring images work well with Zeiss products; but not with non-Zeiss products. It has been discovered throughout the departments of Ophthalmology and Optometry that non-Zeiss products had issues with images not transferring which resulted in hundreds of hours of IT work to correct. Also, non-Zeiss products have been reported of slow transfer rates of images through the Zeiss FORUM. Utlizing Zeiss products reduces downtime that causes delays in patient care and reduces the need for community care referrals.

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

Several of the websites were researched including (Bing, Google and GSA Advantage) to research other CTS units, along with clinical input and recommendations from VAs end users, who found that non-Zeiss CTS units will not function well with the Zeiss Forum.

4. 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.

Darius Crane Contracting Officer, NCO 7