Brand Name Only Justification.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C255-26-AP-1963

1. Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office (NC) 15, 3450 S 4th Street

Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048 in support with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 15 facilities, in support of the Kansas City VA Medical Center, 4801 East Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128-2226.

Purchase Request Number: 589-26-2-1792-0182

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a new, Brand Name Only, Kansas City VA Medical Emergency Department requirement for the following Original Equipment Manufacturer, GE Healthcare, supply item: GE Venue Go Ultrasound and accessories.

Estimate Amount: $55,474.07

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

Unique characteristics to obtaining GE Venue Go include tools which help enable fast assessments, simplify the complex life-saving decisions via ultrasound use. The model is built with a small footprint and increased portability. The ultrasound has a take-anywhere design that converts between cart, tabletop, wall mount, or boom quickly. No other point of care ultrasound offers console/cart adaptability and versatility. Additionally, comes with scanning settings such as the cardiac setting, or the lung setting which is a feature GE has that other ultrasound models do not carry.

There are 3 probes for improvement of ultrasound views and clarity with a lasting battery for increased bedside scan time.

For KC VAMC’s Emergency Department specific need, the GE Venue Go focus in on fast, AI-enhanced assessment in emergency, ICU, and anesthesia settings, especially cardiopulmonary workflows, procedural guidance, and adaptability between form factors. Additionally, it has a 15.6-inch edge-to-edge sealed touch screen which supports gloved operation and permits thorough disinfection, fulfilling strict infection contral requirements.

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

A search was conducted using NAICS 334510 and key words “GE Venue Go Ultrasound” on the following sites:

• SBA DSBS includes a search VET CERT: 2 SDVOSB firms – Frontline

Healthcare, LLC and TrillaMed, LLC.

• NAC – 0 Mandatory Sources

• HTME - 0 Mandatory Sources

• SCMC: 0 Mandatory Sources

• SAM: 2 Sources: GE Precision Healthcare, LLC (Large Business) and TrillaMed, LLC (SDVOSB)

• GSA: 0 Mandatory Sources

Sources Sought Notice Results: Two SDVOSB firms, Frontline Healthcare, LLC and TrillaMed, LLC and are listed as Authorized Distributors from OEM.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR

13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Tywanna Sparks Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466