A15_BN_140D0423Q0552_BRAND_NAME_JUSTIFICATION_Verifit_2_Signed_Redacted_V_2_Redacted.pdf
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- Audioscan Verifit 2 Federal contract opportunity
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- 140D0423Q0552
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This document is a brand name justification for the AudioScan VeriFit2 real ear measurement device. The Department of the Interior requires the VeriFit2 specifically as it is the only device that can communicate with their hearing aid fitting platform NOAH. All hearing aids fitted for patients through the Department must interface with NOAH. Market research with federal contract holders for hearing aid vendors showed the AudioScan VeriFit2 could meet the requirement at the best price. The justification was certified by both the requirement owner and contracting officer at the Department of the Interior. The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation from the Department of the Interior for the AudioScan VeriFit2 with solicitation number 140D0423Q0552.
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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION
Please complete and return immediately to
Agency/Office Name: Department of the Interior
1. "Brand name" of product: VeriFit2
2. Description of "brand name" product: Real Ear measurement, verification of hearing aid functioning
3. Name of manufacturer of "brand name" product: A u d i o S c a n
4. The "brand name" provided is to identify the standard of quality necessary. Equivalents will be considered. Yes X No (If no, please complete Nos. 5 and 6.)
5. If the answer to No. 4 is "no," please complete the following.
Only the "brand name" item specified will meet the Government’s needs:
A. Because patent rights, copyrights, proprietary secret processes, control of certain materials or components providing a superior utility or capability that cannot be obtained from similar products.
X B. Because program requirements cannot be modified so that competitive products or services may be used.
C. Because the product or service is unique and easily established as one-of-a kind.
Please explain: The AudioScan VeriFit2 is the only Brand and Model that can attach to and communicate with our fitting platform NOAH.
6. Please indicate other reasons for restricting competition. The AudioScan VeriFit2 is the only Brand and Model that can attach to and communicate with our fitting platform NOAH. Every hearing aid we fit for patients must be able to communicate with the fitting platform NOAH.
7. Please describe the market research conducted among schedule contract holders and the results.
Market research was done by via informal communication methods including, e-mail, with hearing aid vendors on contract with the federal government. The vendor selected to provide these components could deliver them all at once for with the best price/value for the government.
I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.
Requirement Owner
I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer
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