P03 - Brand Name Justification - Redacted.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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

Market research was conducted by queries of GSA eLibray, Dynamic Small Business Administration (DSBA) search tool, and VetBiz VIP. In additional a sources sought notice # 36C25622Q1224 was posted to Federal Contracting Opportunities (FCO) www.sam.gov on 07-13-2022 through 07-15-2022 to identify sources that can meet the requirement. This resulted in one response from a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) that offer the required brand name item.

5. 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.

Dena Karr, MPH, RRT Date Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy

6. 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.

Stephanie Keo Date Contracting Officer

NCO 16

DENA R

KARR 688104

Digitally signed by DENA

R KARR 688104

Date: 2022.07.27 10:26:35 -05'00'

Stephanie R. Keo 406871 Digitally signed by Stephanie R. Keo 406871 Date: 2022.07.27 14:27:12 -05'00'