36C25918Q9940-008.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for SAP under $250K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 04/23/18

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C259-18-AP-7931

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 19, Grand Junction VA Medical Center

Network Contracting Office 19, VA2237: 575-18-3-892-0178

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

The request is for Alcon Centurion Vision System for cataract surgery. The new system will replace the old Alcon system.

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

The Alcon system is the preferred machine of the surgical staff. The purchase of the same system allows for staff competency and mitigates retraining cost. Also, the facility has Alcon attachments and equipment that will be interchangeable with a new Centurion Vision System saving the government from repurchase costs.

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

The product is not available on GSA. There are multiple small business vendors who are authorized resellers of this system.

5. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jessica Pinger Registered Nurse

6. Approvals:

a. 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.

b. I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Maurice Walker, Contracting Officer Branch Chief Supply 3 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466