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Zeiss Ophthalmic Artevo 800 Microscope System Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

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1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement. Competition is restricted on this procurement for the reason below:

(X) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Agency Requirements

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the

Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

Market research revealed only one responsible source is available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. MEDVAMC requires specific, specialized features in a surgical 3D microscope to provide advanced care for patients. Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

is the only source capable of providing the required system that is compatible with the systems utilized at MEDVAMC. Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc, a large business, is the sole proprietor of the required technology. Market research revealed Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

products and services are not sold directly to the Federal Government and are authorized to be sold only through their authorized distributor(s).

The Zeiss Artevo 800 microscope is a completely integrated digital microscope with visualization technology, combining with Zeiss optics to provide optimized digital visualization during ophthalmic surgery procedures. The digital optics allow for reduced light intensity, while providing outstanding dept of field and higher resolution of images for a more definitive certainty during eye surgery for the best outcome for the patient. Lastly, the integration of intraoperative OCT, and heads-up 3D display in one platform to provides optimal patient care.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: An RFI/Sources Sought was issued on sam.gov April 18, 2024 with responses requested by April 24, 2024, with the posting remaining available through May 09, 2024. Additionally, the CO queried the following databases: VetCert, AbilityOne, General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) e- Library, VA NAC, Medical Electronic Catalog (ECAT), VA Supply Chain Master Catalog (SCMC), System for Award Management (SAM), Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), and SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) per VHAPG Part 810.001 Market Research (all results documented in paragraph 8 below).

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable: One (1) quote is expected; therefore, a price analysis was conducted to determine price is fair and reasonable IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2). The CO compared proposed price to IGCE and market value of an award made for similar requirement

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the

Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: VetCert was searched using the applicable NAICS code 334516. The search showed 222 certified SDVOSB/VOSBs. VHA strategic contracts and Ability One were searched but the required products are not available via those sources.

First, on April 18, 2024, an RFI/Sources Sought was issued on sam.gov with responses requested by April 24, 2024, and the posting remained available through May 09, 2024, prior to archiving. The intent of the RFI was to 1) Determine the availability of sources who could provide the exact brand name for the required microscope system and 2) Determine the availability of sources who could provide item determined to be equivalent microscope system. The posting was essentially an intent to

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