Brand Name Only Justification - Case Cart Washer Disinfector.doc

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: 36C246-23-AP-2028

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Asheville VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805 Purchase Request Number: 637-23-2-9750-0012

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This requirement is to provide Charles George “Asheville” VA Medical Center the brand name only item: 9120E Getinge Washer Disinfector. The Getinge disinfector cart washer, will clean and disinfect surgery case cart that is used to transport Reusable Medical Devises to the OR. The washer will also be able to disinfect containers that store RMD by placing them on a specialized rack designed for the cart washer. In the case of emergency, the washer will clean and disinfect surgical instrumentation by the use of a cycled designed.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) department has a request to replace the existing washer disinfector with the 9120E Getinge Washer Disinfector. The case cart washer unit will replace the current unit that have reached its end of life, is beyond economical repairs and urgently need to be replace. The washer disinfector allow items to be cleaned, disinfected and ready for patient care. Without this equipment, patient care would be compromised. The (SPS) department currently have supplies/inventory on hand and have a service agreement in place for maintenance care. Procuring the same brand of disinfector will aid in standardization, training initiatives, and eliminate the burden/cost of having different vendors on site for repairs/replacements. Based on facility need and existing conditions, like or similar items will not suffice.

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

Market research was limited to due to the brand-name only status of this requirement. A sources sought was posted to contracting opportunities from 02/07/2023 to 02/13/2023, two responses received. The CO researched all required sources and deemed that the items are available from the OEM and authorized distributor/reseller via Open Market. The CO intends to pursue this requirement as Unrestricted, utilizing FFP to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptabe IAW FAR Part 13.

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.

Last Updated: 02/01/22