Brand Name Justification Redacted.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-21-AP-5413

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 21 on behalf of VA Southern Nevada Health Care System.

2237: 593-22-1-075-0001

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

Cataract Packs for eye surgeries with an estimated procurement value of for a base plus one option year.

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

This is a brand name only justification. The items must be compatible with cataract phaco equipment, and Alcon packs are the only items that are compatible.

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

VIP, SBA, VA NAC, and Contract Opportunities were utilized in market research. VIP revealed that there are 209 potential veteran owned businesses that could fulfill this requirement under NAICS

AC catalog under Alcon.

Based on current and previous market research, it appears that the requirement there are two known sources, the large business manufacturer and one service-disabled veteran owned business distributor.

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.

DATE

Contracting Officer

08/04/2021