Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification under Simplified Procedures for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract for QuantiFERON diagnostic supplies. The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed-price requirement for the Kansas City VA Medical Center, with a total estimated value of $468,196.75 over five ordering periods from 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2029.

The procurement specifically seeks QuantiFERON tuberculosis testing supplies, including LIAISON Control QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus and QFT-PlusTubes, compatible with advanced analytical systems like DSX, Agility, and Liaison XL analyzers. The contract restricts competition due to the product's unique capabilities, with justification based on the product's proven accuracy, regulatory approval, clinical validation, and operational efficiency. Market research was conducted through sources sought notices, SBA searches, and industry inquiries, which identified limited distribution channels for the specialized diagnostic equipment.