Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Purchase Request No:

Department:ENT Proposed Vendor: E3 Audio Metrics

IAW FAR 13.106(1)(b)

1. Description of the supplies and/or services required to meet the end-user's minimum needs:

Audiology Department is requesting Qty. (144) boxes of Sanibel Infant ear-cup kits. These items would be delivered on a monthly scheduled basis. This one time bulk purchase avoids the use of a credit card purchase monthly. the Sanibel Infant EarCup™ is a high quality, low cost disposable over-the-ear earphone ideal for bilateral newborn hearing screening. It is made of a soft, flexible, non-invasive material and is therefore optimal for use when testing on newborns. The clear see-through outer shell allows for easy positioning over the ear and the soft foam material allows for the baby to rest his/her head on an Infant EarCup™ during testing. The design assists to reduce the effects of ambient noise during testing.

Compatibility with Natus navigator Pro Testing systems Monthly Delivery Dates:

12 Boxes 26 0CT20 12 Boxes 19NOV20 12 Boxes 17DEC20 12 Boxes 14JAN21 12 Boxes 18FEB21 12 Boxes 18MAR21 12 Boxes 15APR21 12 Boxes 20MAY21 12 Boxes 17JUN21 12 Boxes 15JUL21 12 Boxes 19AUG21 12 Boxes 16SEP21

2. Estimated value of the requirement:

Total Cost of Qty. (144) boxes of Sanibel Infant Earcup kits value .

2. Contractor's unique qualifications which make him/her the ONLY source that can truly satisfy the Government's minimum requirements:

This product is the ONLY item that meets all of Audiology's needs and is compatible with the current testing systems at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and currently in the Audiology Department's possession. Due to compatibility factor, the Sanibel Ear-cup kit brand name is the only viable option.

Any other brand will not be compatible and will need additional new equipment for use with other brands.

3. Demonstration of the market search conducted appropriate to the size and complexity of the Government' s minimum requirements. Include sources (in Government and industry) contacted and information obtained per source which further supports a sole source acquisition request.:

(Rev 3/3116)

4. Other facts suppo1iing the use of other than full and open competition:

The only other item that is similar is manufactured by NATUS. This brand name justification allows acquisition of the supplies and see if there are other vendors that are capable of meeting requirement.

6. Statement of the actions that are being taken to remove or overcome any barriers to competition:

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CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL

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(Rev 3/3/16)

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This item is manufactured by Sanibel, but is distributed by an authorized vendor E3 Audio-metrics. This item is already in use within the clinic and has been ordered on multiple occasions. This product best suites Audiology's needs and is compatible with the Infant Hearing testers in Audiology's possession.

10/7/2020