Brand Name Justification MPT to SAT.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification for a Siemens Body 18 MRI Coil under a Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6 for the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.
The requirement is for a replacement MRI coil that has reached its "end of life" stage. The Siemens Body 18 MRI Coil is a brand name item that is compatible only with the Siemens Magnetom Avanto MRI System currently used at the Fayetteville VAMC. A market research notice was published, which yielded two SDVOSB vendors and one small business, but DGA was the only authorized distributor for the required coil. The justification certifies the purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) for procurements over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT of $250,000.
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Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT
36C246-24-AP-3547
Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-24-AP-3547
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for the
Fayetteville VA Medical Center (VAMC), Purchase Request # 565-24-2-090-0189.
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The
Body Matrix MRI Coil is a replacement due to the current coil reaching the “end of life” stage. The coil is required to perform applications involving thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and hip.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This requirement is a request to provide the Fayetteville VAMC the brand name Seimens Body 18 MRI Coil. The body coil is a required accessory for the Siemens Magnetom Avanto MRI System currently used at the Fayetteville VAMC. No other vendor coils are suitable or compatible to be used on the Siemens system.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A
Source Sought Notice was published on Contract Opportunities via 36C24624Q0884 from 05/21/2024 to 05/28/2024. The notice yielded two (2) SDVOSB’s, DGA and BHPE; and one (1) Small Business, Parts Source. Since DGA was the only vendor to provide an Authorized Distributor letter, an email was sent to Vladimir Estrada (POC for Siemens) requesting distributor information regarding the responses received from the sources sought. The only vendor that is authorized to distribute the Body MRI Coil is DGA, an SDVOSB. The OEM Siemens (LB) does not have a non-compete with the authorized distributor, DGA.
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.
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