36C26319Q0393-002.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 for Brand Name Only Award IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-19-AP-1881, Surgery Eye Stretcher-Chair

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23, 316 N Robert St Ste 506, St Paul, MN

55101, Ordering Activity: Minneapolis VA Medical Center, One Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417

2237 No.: 618-19-2-040-0068

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

A firm fixed price purchase order for the purchase of eight (8) TransMotion surgery eye stretcher-chairs, and related TransMotion stretcher-chair accessories, for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Eye Clinic.

This exact brand is required. The Eye Clinic department conducted trials on a number of different eye stretcher-chairs for surgical patients. TransMotion was the only product that fulfilled all of the safety and positioning requirements needed for the veteran population.

Estimated Amount: for eight (8) stretcher-chairs and related accessories detailed below.

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

The TransMotion brand provides the appropriate weight requirements needed, allows for the sitting position prior to and immediately following the surgical eye procedure, and prevents patient injuries during transfers. TransMotion provides the option for additional padding on the lower portion of the

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018 stretcher-chair which is necessary to prevent heel pressure injuries. As noted above, TransMotion was the only product that fulfilled all of the safety and positioning requirements necessary to ensure surgical success and patient safety.

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

A VIP search of NAICS 339112 and the key words “stretcher chair” resulted in 21 businesses. An email was sent to the search result businesses requesting an informal quote for the items identified in para. 2. above. TransMotion brand name product(s) item/part number(s) were provided in the email request. Three (3) SDVOSB/VOSBs replied with informal quotes. Based on this market research, this brand name only requirement will be set aside for VOSB.

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.

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