D.1 P03 Brand Name Justification MPT to SAT_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document under FAR 13.106-1 for a brand name purchase exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250K) for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The document justifies the procurement of Steris Steam Sample Pros for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) at Temple, TX.

The requirement is for Steam Sample Pros to be installed on 4 newly installed Steris sterilizers, along with diagnostic testing of steam components, at an estimated cost of $55,459.76. The justification cites that only Steris Corporation's OEM proprietary technology can safely collect steam condensate for analysis and comply with ANSI/AAMIT ST108 water quality standards for monitoring. Market research identified at least two SDVOSBs as authorized distributors, but no small businesses manufacture these products as they are proprietary to Steris Corporation. The requirement will be solicited as a small business set-aside with brand name specifications since VA's "rule of two" cannot be met. The effective date is listed as 11/15/2024.