P03. JA FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT-SAT - 36C263-26-AP-2040_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Brand Name Only Justification for Restricting Competition document submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for the VA Iowa City Health Care System. The acquisition (ID: 36C263-26-AP-2040) seeks a CARTO3 Mapping System and associated components manufactured exclusively by Biosense Webster, with a period of performance of 120 days. The contracting activity is located at 113 Comanche Road, Fort Meade, SD 57741, and the requesting facility is at 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246.
The justification for single-source procurement is based on the proprietary and integrated nature of the CARTO platform, SmartAblate system, and related software and hardware components, which are designed to function exclusively within the Biosense Webster environment. The VA Iowa City Health Care System currently operates existing Biosense Webster equipment on-site, and any replacement, expansion, or maintenance components must remain compatible with the installed configuration. Use of non-authorized third-party services or non-compatible components would create unacceptable risks to system functionality, interoperability, software and hardware integrity, and continuity of clinical operations. Market research conducted included searches of the U.S. Small Business Administration (451 results under NAICS code 334510), GSA Advantage, GSA eLibrary, ADDS (17 results), and a Sources Sought posting from February 26 to March 12, 2026, which identified only two viable sources: Biosense Webster Inc. (manufacturer, large business) and Geo-Med LLC (authorized distributor, service-disabled veteran-owned small business). The items are manufactured in the United States with delivery in California, with software and additional equipment added in the U.S. The contracting officer certified approval on April 22, 2026.
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RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 02/20/2026 Page 1 of 3 Acquisition ID#
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
BRAND NAME ONLY Justification for Restricting Competition IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a)
For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2040
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office
23, 113 Comanche Rd., Fort Meade, SD 57741 for the VA Iowa City Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246.
2237: 636-26-3-4154-0053
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated
Amount:
Estimated Amount:
Period of Performance: 120 ARO
VA Iowa City Health Care System (VAICHCS) is requesting a Brand Name Only CARTO3 system and its associated components are proprietary to Biosense Webster. The software, hardware, and requirements for the equipment is exclusive to Biosense Webster. VAICHCS currently has Biosense Webster equipment on site, including a SmartAblate system that is proprietary and only serviceable by Biosense Webster. This includes all accessories and peripheral components associated with the SmartAblate system, which are designed to operate exclusively with Biosense Webster technology.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The VA Iowa City Healthcare System requires a Brand Name Only CARTO 3 Mapping System and associated components manufactured and supported by Biosense Webster. This requirement is proprietary in nature because the CARTO platform, SMARTABLATE system, related software, hardware, accessories, and interface components are designed as an integrated system intended to function together within the Biosense Webster environment. Official product information describes the CARTO
Webster materials identify SMARTABLATE as the integrated RF generator, pump, and remote control used with the CARTO platform.
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 02/20/2026 Page 2 of 3 Acquisition ID#
Because the Government already has Biosense Webster equipment in place, including the SMARTABLATE system, continued support, maintenance, upgrades, and any replacement or expansion components must remain compatible with the existing installed configuration. Biosense Webster documentation also identifies CARTO 3-specific connection requirements for SMARTABLATE systems, which supports that the equipment is not a generic open-platform solution and relies on manufacturer-specific integration. Use of non-authorized third-party service or non-compatible components would create unacceptable risk to system functionality, interoperability, software/hardware integrity, and continuity of clinical operations.
Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
a. Conducted a search on the U.S. Small Business Administration using NAICS code 334510 that resulted in 451 results.
b. Searched the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage using
Officer searched all items numbers with zero results.
c. Searched GSA eLibrary for Biosense Webster Inc. This produced zero results. I did not search for Geo-Med LLC as they indicated the requested items to procure were through the Open Market.
d. Searched ADDS-produced 17 results confirming that the manufacturer and their authorized distributor have both received awards in the past for this request.
e. Posted a Sources Sought (36C26326Q0409) from 02/26/2026
03/12/2026 and received the following vendors response.
i. Biosense Webster Inc Manufacture Large Business
ii. Geo-Med LLC Authorized Distributor Service-Disabled Veteran
Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
f. Conducted a Reps and Cert search on SAM, the following are the results for NAICS Code 334510:
i. Biosense Webster Inc Manufacture Large Business
ii. Geo-Med LLC Authorized Distributor Service Disabled Veteran
Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
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