Brand Name Justification - Site Rite 9 Ultrasound.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 35C259-25-AP-3259

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C259-25-AP-3259 JOFOC Tracker Number: FY25 - NCO 19 - 1862

1. Contracting Activity: Organizational Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 1700 N Wheeling Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Aurora, CO 80045

2237# 554-25-3-081-0365

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

The Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC (RMR VAMC) requires the brand name procurement of two (2) Site Rite 9 Ultrasounds for the Nursing Services. The ultrasounds will include two (2) Roll Stand.

Line Item # Part Number Description Quantity Unit of Issue

0001 9770800 Site Rite 9 Ultrasound 2 EA

0002 9770206 MER Stand 2 EA

The estimated value of the proposed action is

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

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center needs to replace the existing Site

Rite 8 Ultrasounds that are nearing end of life and no longer eligible for maintenance.

Site Rite 9 Ultrasound has the ability to integrate with Sherlock 3CG+ technology. This is the only ultrasound on the market with this technology. The Sherlock 3CG+ technology cannot be replace. The disposables/Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines are all 3CG+ compatible. Not using 3CG+ technology would mean a change in policy and procedures throughout the hospital. Inpatients will need to get radiology orders which will delay patient care. Radiology orders means unnecessary exposure to X-ray. This exposure carries both short term and potential long-term risks due radiation.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 35C259-25-AP-3259

This technology allows the bedside vascular nurses to confirm the correct placement of the PICC line. Without proper knowledge of the insertions, Veterans will have to be exposed to unnecessary radiation for confirmation of PICC placements. This can also delay their care. This has real time needle and catheter tip tracking, automated vessel assessment and measurement, and enhanced quality imaging.

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

Market Research was conducted by the Contracting Specialist (CS) on DSBS, GSA, NASA SEWP and FPDS. FPDS search resulted in two (2) vendors: Beckton, Dickinson & CO (BD, Manufacuturer, Large) and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS, SDVOSB). A Sources Sought was posted on June 02, 2025 by the CS with one (1) vendor response from BHPE (SDVOSB). No other equivalent or alternative technology was discovered by the Contracting Officer that could provide the same level of care that this upgrade can provide for the Veteran. The Sources Sought notice requested "Equivalent" technology, but no responses were received. The CS contacted BD on June 20, 2025. Kyle Paciencia, BD’s Government Senior Contract Consultant, responded on July 07, 2025 with VHSS as authorized distributor. It was also confirmed that the Site Rite 9 Ultrasound is manufactured in China. An email confirmation was uploaded in the eCMS briefcase. This procurement will require a nonavailability waiver due to the item not being compliant with the Buy American Act.

5. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a

Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

6. 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

9/3/25