Justification and Approval Carto 3 System.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name IAW FAR 13.106‐1 For

Over Micro‐Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C248‐21‐AP‐2801

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Network Contacting Office 08, Commodities.

2237 Ref Number: 675‐21‐2‐2440‐0202

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

Orlando VA Healthcare System, Cardiology Service requests a brand name Carto 3 Software and Hardware Upgrade for the Carto 3 System. Estimated Amount; $143,000.

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

The Carto 3 System is in place and in‐use at the Orlando VA Healthcare facility. To maintain up to date software, it’s in the best interest to maintain this procurement as a brand name only. There are no other software or hardware equipment in the marketplace compatible with the Carto 3 System.

The equipment software needs to be installed to enable catheter visualization mapping and tools.

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

A previous market research on 06/25/2020 and 05/25/2020 in the Strategic Acquisition Center, General Supply Administration, Solutions for Enterprise‐Wide Procurement (SEWP) resulted in zero findings. No CARTO 3 System or software available on the National Acquisition Center (NAC). The original equipment manufacturer Biosense Webster belongs to Johnson &Johnson Medical Company. Biosense Webster has two SDVOSB vendors that are capable to provide the items.

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.

Patricia Brown Date

Contracting Officer

06/23/2021