BJA_CO Signed_Redacted1.pdf

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Network Contracting Officer at H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center on behalf of VISN 4, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The procurement is for a brand-name Interacoustics Eclipse ABR system and associated components, intended to check veterans' audio senses, with an estimated value under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000.

The justification highlights the unique characteristics of the Eclipse EP25 System, which offers the largest number of clinically relevant features for auditory evoked potential (AEP) devices. The system provides proprietary pre-amplifier technology with excellent parameter flexibility and user-friendliness. The audiology department currently uses the EP25 system and seeks an additional unit to augment capabilities and improve veteran care. Market research included obtaining a quotation from e3 Diagnostics and searching GSA Advantage, with the contract specialist confirming e3 Diagnostics as the sole vendor. The document is signed by the Contracting Officer, Keri Hester, with an effective date of 11/15/2024.