Brand Name Justification_MPT to SAT_Fluid Management System_Martinsburg VAMC_Redacted.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Brand Name Only Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Only Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C245-23-AP-2236

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 5, 613 Martinsburg VA Medical Center.

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

The fluid management system is intended to provide liquid distention of the uterus during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, and to monitor the volume differential between the irrigation fluid flowing into and out of the uterus while providing drive, control, and suction for hysteroscopic morcellators. Estimated value is

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

It is in the best interest to procure brand name Hologic, Inc products due to the requirement needing to be compatible with existing Hologic, Inc items currently utilized at the Martinsburg VA medical center. Acquiring Hologic, Inc products offers the opportunity to procure the requirement without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost related to warranties, repairs, maintenance, etc. to new and existing equipment that could not be expected to be recovered through competition.

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

A search was conducted using the VIP database and found no SDVOSBs or VOSBs using the search criteria NAICS 339112 and keywords “Fluid Management System”. The program office received an informal quote from the manufacturer Hologic, Inc. for the fluid management system. The estimated value is . The manufacturer was also contacted to request information about their authorized distributors. They responded with three contractors; 1) DGA Medical, a SDVOSB; 2) Sustainment Technologies, LLC, a SDVOSB; 3) Red Heritage Medical a Native American Owned small business. The SDVOSBs do not qualify for a set-aside due to not meeting all the criteria listed for non-manufacturers in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(1). For the NAICS code 339112, Fluid Management System do not fall under the SBA Non-Manufacturer rule class waiver list. With the following information, the VA Rule of Two cannot be met.

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.