Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Justification for Single Source Awards document for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 in Houston, Texas, seeking approval for a single-source procurement under RFO 12.102.

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) requires a one-time purchase of 185 BCMA (barcode medication administration) scanners, specifically the Code CR2700 Barcode Reader manufactured by Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC). These 2D barcode scanners are designed for reading barcodes on patient wristbands and medication packaging to ensure safe medication administration for veterans. The estimated total cost is redacted in the document. The justification cites unique characteristics limiting availability to a single source, as PDC is identified as the sole manufacturer of BCMA scanners, with only multiple authorized small business (SB) distributors available to provide the required equipment. Market research was conducted through a Sources Sought notice posted on sam.gov on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, which remained active until July 24, 2026. The notice determined availability of equivalent BCMA scanners from multiple SB distributors. Due to the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) decision tree analysis, the Contracting Officer recommends proceeding with this procurement as a small business set-aside brand name only solicitation. The Contracting Officer certified approval in accordance with RFO 12.102, effective March 3, 2026 (Acquisition ID# 36C256-26-AP-3949).