P03 Atch 1 Brand Name Only Justification MPT to SAT 600-26-2-441-0033 Hologic 3D_SIGNED.pdf

FAR Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-26-AP-2234

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-26-AP-2234

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) in Long Beach, CA, seeks to procure brand name only justification for the supplies / services listed in purchase request #: 600-26-2-441-0033 in support of the Long Beach VA Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) located in Long Beach, CA.

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

Long Beach VA is requesting purchase of the latest proprietary hardware and software for the healthcare facility, Mammography Hologic 3D mammography imaging equipment, which is only offered by Hologic, Inc.

Estimated Cost: $28,826.00.

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

Due to the proprietary nature of hardware and software application, only the hardware and software developer, Hologic, Inc. – Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and/or its authorized distributor can provide the needed hardware and software licenses to the Hologic 3D Mammography Imaging Equipment, which has been and currently still is in use at LBVAHCS. Purchase of the hardware and software update allows healthcare facilities’ Hologic 3D Mammography Imaging Equipment, the standard of care in the healthcare industry, in use at LBVAHCS to remain operational. Lack of hardware and software license update will impact LBVAHCS in providing adequate healthcare to patients requiring mammographies.

The use of breast tomosynthesis in breast imaging has demonstrated an improvement in cancer detection and a reduction in false positives compared to digital mammography. Challenges with the routine use of breast tomosynthesis has been the increase in the number of images that need to be reviewed by radiologists which increased the average interpretation time. 2/3 less images to read which yield in saving 1 hour of interpretation time per day. This can increase workload. Hologic 3D Quorum project one 6-mm thick slices 3D image by combining (6) 1mm images into one image. This image has 70-micron pixel resolution and utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning. In return, the radiologist will read and interpret less images which results a faster average interpretation time. Hologic 3D Quorum

FAR Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C262-26-AP-2234 will also reduce the file size, which reduces required space, for PACS storage and reduces high network bandwidth requirements.

Hologic 3D Quorum is an acquisition workstation that will post process mammography images by converting (6) 1mm images to one 6mm 3D image. 2/3 less images to read which yield in saving 1 hour of interpretation time per day. This workstation will work with our Hologic 3D Mammography unit. Hologic 3D Quorum project one 6-mm thick slices 3D image by combining (6) 1mmimages into one image. This image has 70-micron pixel resolution and utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning. In return, the radiologist will read and interpret less images whichresults a faster average interpretation time. Hologic 3D Quorum will also reduce the file size, which reduces required space, for PACS storage and reduces high network bandwidth requirements. The purchase of this item will be funded by Women's Health.

Hologic, Inc., has confirmed that there are two (2) authorized distributors of Hologic, Inc., (OEM) hardware and software: DGA Medical and Sustainment Technology (both SDVOSBs). Additionally, procuring an “equal to” hardware and software licenses would require purchase and installation of completely new equipment and software platform that is cost prohibitive to the immediate need of the medical facility. Circumstances of contract action deem only one brand name reasonably available based on urgency, agency need, time constraints, and the exclusive proprietary nature of the hardware and software and providing fair opportunity through competition would result in unacceptable delays.

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

Results from SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) query by applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 revealed 987 SDVOSB / VOSB concerns who could potentially perform requested requirement. All SDVOSB / VOSBs listed in SBA DSBS were emailed to provide notice of the RFI.

Market Research was also conducted under AbilityOne, Unicor, FPDS, National Acquisition Center, National Strategic Source Listing, and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement. None of the results satisfy this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the requested workstation.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR

13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CECIL S. NICHOLS

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