JNA Olympus BX Microscope.doc

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Brand Name Source

Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

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-1303

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153. Purchase Request Number: 658-23-1-537-0062

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Salem VAMC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) have a requirement to procure the Olympus BX Microscope. The BX Microscope is used in the evaluation of patient blood, body fluid and tissue to diagnose and monitor of disease states.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The microscopes for this requirement will replace current/outdated Olympus scopes throughout the clinical laboratory. Scopes will be custom built to support the individual laboratory departments and their technicians/users. Procuring the same brand of scopes will aid in standardization, training initiatives, and eliminate the burden/cost of having different vendors on site for repairs/replacements.

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

Due to the brand-name only nature of this requirement, market research consisted of reaching out to the OEM to inquire about authorized distributors/resellers. Email correspondence received from the OEM revealed 2 authorized resellers/distributors.

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