Brand Name Justification.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-21-AP-4577

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Network Contracting Office 10, 3140 Governors Place Blvd., Suite 210, Kettering, OH 45409. (VA Form 2237: 506-21-3-118-0262)

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has a requirement at the Toledo (Ohio) VA Clinic for one (1) Sonosite PX Ultrasound System (P/N: L25100) inclusive of a stand, two (2) transducers, user guide, and service manuals. The estimated amount of this requirement is

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

BRAND NAME ONLY: The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and its community-based outpatient clinics currently utilize Fujifilm Sonosite ultrasound systems and the request is for an additional Sonosite PX Ultrasound System. Standardizing this equipment is required due to implications related to patient safety and avoidance of unnecessary training and maintenance costs. Standardization of medical equipment has been shown to be a “best practice” for reducing risk of staff errors while providing patient care. Having one brand of equipment ensures staff members are confident in the operation and capabilities of the equipment.

Fujifilm Sonsite offers more exclusive features than its competitors that meet the requirements of the VA medical center’s staff using the equipment. Fujifilm Sonosite offers Auto SNP (Steep Needle Profiling) which helps in-plane needle visualization from multiple angles with one system interaction. The clinician simply advances the needle at the angle optimal to reach the target. They also offer intuitive touch panel and physical buttons for quick access to the most-used controls. The unique, raised buttons allow clinicians to make adjustments via feel. Sonosite PX can be operated with gloves and a sterile drape. Sonosite PX delivers the most advanced image clarity Sonosite has ever offered, aided by a new family of transducers, proprietary speckle reduction technology, and improved color performance. Adaptable horizontal to vertical work surface allows clinicians to adjust Sonosite PX for optimal bedside ergonomics and bring it closer to the bedside.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

The VA’s Vendor Information Pages database (www.vetbiz.va.gov) was queried under NAICS 334510 and 202 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns were found. A keyword search of “Ultrasound” along with the NAICS code resulted in 13 SDVOSB and VOSB concerns. Market research efforts continued through the review of a recent (28 June 2021) VA market research report for similar requirements. The previous market research report provided valuable insight into the current marketplace for the required brand name requirement. The manufacturer was contacted directly and confirmed to the Government the