Brand Name Justification and Approval.pdf

This is a Justification for Single Source Award document under FAR 12 for a simplified acquisition below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Medical Center (SLVHCS), seeks to procure new manufacturer-authorized transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) ultrasound transducers compatible with existing Philips EPIQ CVx/CVxi cardiovascular ultrasound systems. The procurement supports high-quality cardiovascular diagnostic imaging, continuity of patient care operations, workflow efficiency, and improved clinical diagnostic capabilities for the Cardiology Department. The estimated cost is redacted in the document.

The justification establishes that only Philips manufacturer-authorized transducers are available for this requirement due to compatibility constraints with the existing Philips EPIQ CVx/CVxi ultrasound platform. The required transducers must support adult and pediatric cardiac imaging, 2D, xPlane, Live 3D imaging, Doppler functionality, AI-assisted imaging optimization, Dynamic HeartModel compatibility, PureWave technology, and xMatrix transducer technology. Clinical Engineering determined that current Philips transducers are beyond economical repair, and using alternative manufacturers' transducers would disrupt patient care, damage equipment, and incur significant service costs. Market research was conducted on June 17, 2026, with a 15-day closing period, identifying multiple SDVOSB vendors capable of providing the supplies, though the OEM confirmed that only Philips brand equipment meets the Government's best interests. The contracting officer certified the justification on July 7, 2026, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).