Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Northern California Healthcare System. The procurement is for Data Innovations branded Instrument Manager software licenses and maintenance services, specifically for middleware that allows laboratory tests to run on complex automated analyzers without operator intervention. The total estimated value includes a base plus four-year contract option period, with the effective date of 11/15/24.

The justification emphasizes that Data Innovations LLC is the only brand capable of meeting the VA's requirements, with unique interoperability features for interfacing with the VistA computer system. Market research confirmed no alternative compatible software exists that can provide the same laboratory test download capabilities. The contract will cover software licenses, maintenance, module and connections support, online knowledge base access, and 12-month option periods. The procurement is being conducted through FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with market research ongoing to potentially identify additional sources in future acquisitions.