JNA Robotic Transducer_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures:

Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

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: 36C246-24-AP-5552

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805. Purchase Request: 637-24-4-996-0269.

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

Charles George VA Medical Center is requesting a Brand Name Robotic Transducer (Ultrasound Probe) for Robotic Surgery Program department. The Robotic Transducer (Ultrasound Probe) is the fusion of a robotic system and an ultrasound statin with its probe attached to the robot end-effector.

Estimated Contract Value:

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Robotic Transducer Ultrasound Probe (bk5000) is used during real-time intraoperative ultrasound that helps the surgeon confirm tumor borders and depth, and minimize warm ischemia time, positive margins, damage to arteries, and resection of healthy tissue.

The bk5000 offer's outstanding image quality with excellent anatomical details, enabling the surgeon to reach difficult-to-access anatomy and see the information needed to achieve successful outcomes.

Also, the BK Ultrasound5000 is designed to deliver the high-resolution images that are needed to provide standard of care to our veterans. The requested probe is compatible with the current bk5000 that is already used by general surgery and will allow the robotic surgery program the ability to perform robotic partial nephrectomies in house and prevent veterans to be outsource or sent out into the community for surgery. Based on facility need 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. The Robotic Transducer is available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer and authorized distributor/reseller. The CO researched all required sources and deemed that all items/services are available from the OEM and authorized distributor. The CO intends to pursue this requirement as Full and Open.

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.

Name: Jerry L. Mann Date Title: Contracting Officer