Brand Name Justification- Luna Retractor__Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670

Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033

The purchase request number is

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This one-time buy is for the DORO Luna Retractor for a second back up to the first at the Atlanta VA Hospital SPS. This equipment is essential in ensuring competencies and training to meet the needs and guidelines of patient care and VA hospital policy. DORO Luna Retractor creates a consistent, reliable, and safe means in neurosurgical surgeries. The system provides top-of-the-line retractor system used in neurosurgical applications as a brain tissue retractor and hand support. It is set up in the sterile field over sterile drapes and can easily and safely be adjusted for optimum skull access.

The estimated cost is

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one name brand and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements can be used:

DORO Luna Retractor equipment provides flexible application in which it attaches and removes quickly due to its intuitive, tool-free handling. Even over multiple layers of sterile drape, it ensures a direct attachment to the Quick-Rail. The DORO Luna adapts to any type of patient positioning - tilt, shift and angle the system into any position required. Easy set up according to the surgical case. It is suitable for nearly all neurosurgical applications. It offers unparalleled flexibility. 6 degrees of freedom in shifting and tilting parts or even the whole system guarantee an unobstructed access to the surgical field at any time of the procedure.

This item is currently in use at the Atlanta VAMC and is needed for contingency planning.

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

Detailed market research was conducted through multiple queries of VIP, GSA, and a Google internet search. The Black Forest Medical North America, Inc., Original Equipment Manufacturer, was contacted for authorized to seek competition and two businesses were identified, Melling Medical, SDVOSB and a large business, NeuroTec, Inc.

Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.