Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

Purchase Request No:

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

Department requires 25G retinal instrumentation for the Constellation machine and vilTector. These items are commonly usea on emergent cases for removal of the vitreous humor and other retinal deficiencies; to include complications after our common daily surgery "Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens." 25G retinal items will help reduce the risk of infection after any surgery that uses this type of instrumentation by creating a smaller ocular incision and smaller recove1y time.

has been the main distributor for the.......a:li..nic within past BPA 's and offers the supplies required for u , i; " procedures. The instrumentation req� surgeries are not distributed through any of the prime vendors or any other associated government suppliers.

2. Estimated value of the requirement:

Tlie epartment requires 25G retinal items. BPA does not exceed $250,000.

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

Requirement is for Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for 25G retinal items that are compatible with the Constellation machine within the Department and owned by NMCSD. As mentioned previously, these items are not supplied through any of the prime ven ors w1 tn 1s faciJity (NMCSD). sour main distributor given that they make the retinal us u dated re ardin the u date.<i wilhin both the equipment and instrumentation. Requirement was received with equest was received with a valid brand name or equal justification.

4, Demonstration of the market search conducted appropriate to the size and complexity of tl1e Government's minimum requirements. Include sources (in Government and industry) contacted and information obtained pet· source which further supports a sole source acquisition request.:

5. OtJier facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

-s mostly used for almost every surgical and clinical procedure perfonned within the department. The -

Department in NMCSD mainly uses their instruments for intraocular surgeries, but the items reqLtired are ;,pecifically � vitrectomies and other retinal approaches and surgeries. It was recommended to upgrade to the 25G valve instrumentation for retinal surgeries, given that they are the new technology for this field of ocular procedures and would lrnve a better outcome for the sight of the patient. Not only are they the new technolo reconnnended for these types of procedures but lbe are also recommended for patient safety and recovery time. has been the main distributor for the epartment for previous BPA's established.

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

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While we are removin other manufacturers from com tition, there are third >art dist:Jibutors that can sell the consumables to the

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