A15_BN_140D0423Q0553_BRAND_NAME_JUSTIFICATION_AudioStar_Pro_Redacted_2.pdf
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This document is a brand name justification for the Department of the Interior to procure a Grason-Stadler AudioStar Pro Channels Clinical Audiometer from the sole-source manufacturer, Grason-Stadler. The justification cites that the AudioStar Pro must be procured due to compatibility requirements with the agency's existing NOAH fitting platform software and networked sound booths, to ensure uninterrupted patient care and system functionality. Market research found the vendor could provide the compatible components at the best price-to-value. The related federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation notice for the AudioStar Pro from the Department of the Interior Departmental Offices Interior Business Center. Approval of the brand name justification would allow for an expedited sole-source award under the identified solicitation.
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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: AudioStar Pro
2. Description of "brand name" product: Real Ear measurement, verification of hearing aid functioning
3. Name of manufacturer of "brand name" product: G r as o n - S t ad l er
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 Grason-Stadler is the only Brand equivalent to the current set up for exams and matches the current upgraded system in the second sound booth. Therefore, communication is necessary with our exam platform and fitting platform, NOAH and with the second sound booth audiometer which is a Grason-Stadler AudioStar Pro. The sound booths and the fitting program NOAH are all connected/networked together and need to communicate with each other, or patient care suffers, and the system will not function.
6. Please indicate other reasons for restricting competition.
N/A
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 Grason-
Stadler and internet research as well as conversations with other federal government audiologists. 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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