Justification .pdf

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026

Acquisition ID#: 36C250-26-AP-2684

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ)

For Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-26-AP-2684

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office

10, in support of VISN 10 VA Health Care System at 420 N James Rd, Columbus OH 43219, using 757-26-2-096-0199.

2. Description of Action: This is a new requirement for replacement of 6 Otoacoustic

Emissions – Capella2 for the Audiology

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79719D0129

Name of Proposed Contractor: Natus Sensory Inc.

Street Address: 50 Commerce Drive, Suite 180 City, State, Zip: Schaumburg, IL 60173 Phone: 855-283-7978

Name of Proposed Contractor: Walker & Marshall management Services LLC Street Address: 7272 Wisconsin Ave. Floor 9 Office 09-117 City, State, Zip: Bethesda, MD 20814-4836 Phone: 202-615-9779

Name of Proposed Contractor: Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions

Street Address: 2615 Port Industrial Dr Unit 405

City, State, Zip: Jacksonville, FL 32226

Phone: 904-638-5519

3. Description of Supplies or Services: The Chalmers P Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center is in need of 6 new Otoacoustic Emissions – Capella2 for the Audiology Department to replace the current equipment that has reached end-of-life.

The Chalmers P Wylie VAACC is in need of 6 end-of-life replacements for the current Otoacoustic Emissions equipment. Capella2 is an advanced OAE system manufactured by Natus Sensory designed for objective and accurate assessment of cochlear function. It offers rapid, non-invasive testing – including DPOAE and TEOAE – with features like optimized in situ calibration, probe fit checks, and integration with OTOsuite software for improved workflow efficiency. Market Research shows there are 2 SDVOSB’s that are approved distributors for this equipment, Walker & Marshall Management Services LLC and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions.

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026

Acquisition ID#: 36C250-26-AP-2684

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority: The requested equipment will integrate with our current audiometric software, Otosuite. The equipment should transfer results into our current database that is interfaced with the Federal Electronic Health Record and will transfer with our audiogram data via AudBase (Cerner’s interface). We currently have one of these devices at one of our sites. Ordering the same equipment will also standardize our testing methods across sites

6. BRAND NAME ONLY This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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