Approved Brand Name Only Justification.pdf

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: ____________

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2994

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23), 2501 W

22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 2237# - 636-26-3-1963-0127

2. Description of Action: Procurement of Two (2) Perimed Periflux 6000 tcpO2 8-electroded units for the completion of tcpO2 exams for vascular service patients. The estimated procurement is $107,800 Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79725D0128

Name of Proposed Contractor: LOVELL GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC Street Address: 223 WEST GREGORY STREET City, State, Zip: PENSACOLA, FL 32502 Phone: 850-684-1867

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

Procurement of Two (2) Perimed Periflux 6000 tcpO2 8-electroded units for the completion of tcpO2 exams for vascular service patients. The estimated procurement is $107,800 The estimated value of the proposed action is $107,800.00

The following Market Research was conducted for this procurement.

A search on SBA Small Business Search database using NAICS code 3334510 Keyword:

“Perimed” yielded Zero results of small businesses that are veteran owned and verified.

Medical equipment procurement for the VISN 23 Health Care System are not on the AbilityOne Procurement List.

A search of the GSA eLibrary found Government Scientific Source Inc (A Small Business) with contract 47QSMS25D00A9 and Lovell Government Services (A SDVOSB) with Contract 36F79725D0128.

A search on SBA Small Business Search database using NAICS code 3334510 Keyword:

“Perimed” yielded zero small businesses.

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6.

Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: ____________

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

This is a Brand Name Only procurement because the Perimed Periflux 6000 8-lead tcpO2 system from Radiometer provides integrated tcpO₂ measurement capabilities in a single platform, provides high-resolution real-time monitoring of microvascular blood flow and oxygenation, is compatibility with existing workflows and clinical protocols within our facility, includes proprietary sensors and calibration technology that are not available from other manufacturers, and provides established clinical validation and reliability. After market research, no other vendor was found to provide a system with the same combination of features, accuracy, and clinical integration needed for our patient population.

6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

John Milroy Date Contracting Officer

NCO 23

JOHN

MILROY

Digitally signed by JOHN MILROY Date: 2026.05.05 11:09:11 -05'00'