P03 - Brand Name Justification Video-Fluoroscopy Stretcher-Chair - RFQ_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for BRAND NAME Awards IAW FAR 13.106 1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center has submitted for a Video Fluoroscopy Stretcher Chair to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO12).

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

This justification and approval is for a Video Fluoroscopy Stretcher Chair which will be awarded as a firm fixed priced.

This order is estimated at .

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

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is requesting a Transmotion TMM3 Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFFS) chair that will be a replacement. They are requesting this brand name only because:

the chair is specifically designed for use with thier current fluoroscopy equipment, because the service staff have a keen familiarity with the care, operation, and maintenance. Additionally the recently purchased 10 additional batteries for use with the 5 transmotion chairs they currently have (3 VFFS chairs and 2 TMM4 VNG chairs).

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

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this requirement is Champion Manufacturing Inc.

[SR33KBTLG1L7] who is considered a Small Business (SB) per System for Award Management (Sam.gov) Reps & Certs. A Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) search to identify verified capable SDVOSBs and VOSBs, under NAICS 339112 search identified six hundred and sixty one (661) SDVOSB and VOSB vendors. SBA – DYNAMIC SMALL BUSINESS Search of NAICS 339112 keywords “Video Fluoroscopy Stretcher Chair” identified zero (0) SD VOSB vendors. An inquiry to the OEM was sent 4/15/24 to maximize competition, OEM did not respond. The site staff completed market research that identified who is considered a Small Business (SB) is interested in this procurement by the quote received.

Based on the information provided above, it is determined this procurement shall be set aside for Small business (Brand Name Only), and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States IAW 13 CFR § 121.406(c), FAR 13.106 1(d), and FAR

19.502 2.

Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

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.