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Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-21-AP-4354

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, NCO 21, Palo Alto VA Medical Center.

Purchase Request 640-21-3-280-0061

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

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palo Alto Polytrauma/Headache Center of Excellence has a requirement for a vestibular rehabilitation system, Bertec Balance Advantage CDP/IVR.

The estimated value of this requirement is $XXX

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Based on internet searches, Bertec and NeuroCom are manufacturers of

Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR).

The NeuroCom product line was discontinued in 2019. Technical support will continue to be provided until 2025. Natus is the original equipment manufacturer of the NeuroCom product line.

Bertec Corporation is the only Brand Name vendor that actively manufactures Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) units since NeuroCom which was previously used at the VA has been discontinued.

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

One response was received because of Sources Sought Notice (36C26121Q0643) from Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, a SDVOSB, authorized distributor for e3 Diagnostics, an authorized dealer of Bertec. No other brand name or equal manufacturers provided capability statement

FPDS found two (2) SDVOSB firms that have done business with the VA in the past:

VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, 36C25520P0591, 09/02/2020

JE HURLEY INC. (JE HURLEY Company) 36C25021P0374, 01/07/2020

A search of VETBIZ.VA.GOV, found 90 SDVOSB/VOSB organizations based on the NAICS code 334519.

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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.

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