JOFOC Brand Name JA_GE Vivid Upgrade_22AP3059_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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3. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:GE Healthcare Product Sales Specialist was contacted and confirmed that the currently owned ultrasound machine share proprietary software. Market research revealed that are partnered SDVOSBs that is authorized to sell GE Healthcare products. A review of FPDS GE Ultrasound found more than two SDVOSBs. Rule of two is met and SDVOSB’s confirmed.

Further research found that the cost of a new ultrasound found estimates as high as depending on capabilities and needs. Thus, it is in the best interests of the Veteran’s Health Administration to set this aside for SDVOSB concerns and post as a brand name only to ensure compatibility with already available General Electric ultrasound sytems. did not have these items listed on their GSA contract. A copy was put in the briefcase. No items found on mandatory contract listing.

4. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide

Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date Title: Acquisition Utilization Specialist Facility: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

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.

Date

Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 19

6. Branch Chief Approval 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.

Date

Supply 1, Branch Chief Network Contracting Office 19

06/01/2022

06/02/2022

06/02/2022