36C24818Q9600-002.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification & Approval for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106‐1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C248‐18‐AP‐1584_

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Orlando VA Healthcare System

675‐18‐3‐2440‐0114

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

7CV Ultrasound System. Several EPIQ 7CV Ultrasound Systems were purchased under 675‐B17033.

The service is requesting a replacement of one EPIQ 7CV Ultrasound due to water damage.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The EPIQ 7CV Ultrasound System (Vascular/Cardiology) has some of the following features.

xMatrix modes for the following transducers; 2D, 3D/4D, Live xPlane, Live MPR, MPR, Doppler, color Doppler, and CPA

PureWave Imaging allows for improved resolution penetration nSight Image

Anatomical Intelligence Ultrasound (AIUS)

Real Time iSCAN (AutoSCAN)

21” LCD Wide Screen Monitor

Tablet‐Like Touch Screen Interface

DICOM Images; CT, NM, MRI, Mammography, and Ultrasound

Dimensions: 60.6cm Width, 146‐171.5cm Height,109.2cm Depth, 104.3kg Weight

Control Panel: 54.6cm Monitor, 25.4cm Height adjustment, 180 degrees of movement

Battery Backup Options/Mobil

Integrated Storage Shelves/4‐wheel Swivel/Brake Lock Control

Windows

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

Market research was conducted on GSA eBuy and GSA Advantage, FPDS, NAC/SAC, and VETBIZ.

Searched FPDS for product, the only distributor listed was Philips Healthcare. The 2237 listed Contract VA797H‐17‐D‐0022. Contacted Philips Healthcare Senior Account Manager for South Florida who informed that the product was under that contract, however, not a Federal Mandatory Contract. Searched the NAC HTME, the EPIQ 7G System was listed, but not the EPIQ 7CV Ultrasound System. In searching the SAC, Philips/product was not listed on the site. VIP search found 17 SDVOSB/VOSB vendors under NAICS 334517 and an RFI was sent to all. Received responses from the 1st AMD and Janz Corporation. Per the Philips representative, Janz and Alliant are the authorized distributors for this product. Based on the above information recommend posting Open Market on FBO as SDVOSB set‐aside with a Brand Name J&A.

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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.

Debra C. Matthews Date Contracting Officer

VHAORLFlandD Typewritten Text 08-21-2018