BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION .pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#

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)

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-25-AP-3941

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Fresno VA

Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223 2237: 570-25-3-246-0700

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

Currently, there is an instrument tracking system in Sterile Processing Services (SPS) utilized at VA Fresno. This tracking systems is an electronic tracking and data management system for surgical instruments. The purpose of this web-based application is to provide information on the history and utilization of surgical instruments. The NuTrace Laser etching machine will be used to mark 21,200 instruments and the training is required to ensure proper use of the machine.

Contract

Line Item

Description Qty Unit Price Total

0001 NuTrace

NUX-20 NG

laser unit

1 EA $46,556.00 $46,556.00

0002 Laser Start

Up Training

1 EA $16,700.00 $16,700.00

Estimated Amount: $63,256.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This specific laser allows the Department of Veteran Affairs to etch plastic and round items, which would help etch most medical instruments that we can’t currently etch. This laser provides permanent etches, that will not fade or be removed over time. At this time, no other laser can meet the required characteristics as specified above. Furthermore the required laser has been purchased by other VISN 21 locations and in order to continue continuity amongst https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# existing VA systems, this requirement must be a brand name only requirement. The Contract Specialists plans to utilize VAAR 819.7006 VA service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside procedures as the rule of two can be met.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research for NuTrace NUX-20 NG laser unit and start up training for VA Fresno determined that there is SDVOSB business competition available. Market research included a FPDS and GSA Advantage search, previous contract awards were reviewed and found that multiple awards were procured open market, as a SDVOSB set aside, and awarded to a SDVOSB contractor.

Requirement will be set aside for SDVOSB businesses.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with

FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

VICTORIA TORRES Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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