Justification Brand Name Only (002).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name ONLY IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-23-AP-1961

1. Contracting Activity: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 proposes to solicit and award a Brand Name Only requirement for the Asheville VA Medical Center (VAMC).

Purchase Request number 637-23-2-996-0069.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This procurement is for four Stryker brand name only L11 LED AIM Light Sources. Network Contracting Office 6 intends to issue a competitive, open market, brand name only solicitation and award a new firm-fixed-price contract for Stryker brand equipment. The total estimated cost is $67,868.08 and the required delivery date is March 17, 2023.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This is a brand name requirement. The Asheville VA Medical Center medical center maintains standardization of equipment across the Surgical Departments which increases efficiency and Veteran patient safety. The Stryker L11 LED light sources are utilized and compatible with the existing Stryker light carrier cords and scopes. There are 2 infrared lasers in the system for advanced imaging and IRIS ureteral stents and SPY florescence lasers plug into the light source to enable illumination and visualization that are new options for improved Veteran care. No other products are compatible for use with the equipment owned by the medical center.

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

Market research was conducted to identify available sources and to evaluate the availability of the marketplace to the meet the requirement. Based on the market research, the Government determined that only the Stryker brand name product is essential to the Government’s requirements. Market research indicates no other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the feature, could be modified to meet the needs of the Asheville VA Medical Center operating room. Four authorized vendors of Stryker has been identified in market research.

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.

Keeshia Newman Date Contracting Officer, NCO 6 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466