P03 SSJ.pdf

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

36C250-26-AP-0350

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C250-26-AP-0350

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-26-AP-1983

1. Contracting Activity: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service

Network (VISN) 10, Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10.

Transaction: 541-26-2-250-0078

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

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to award a new firm-fixed-price, open-market, brand-name purchase order for a Natus Sensory VNG, including delivery and setup support, for use by the Pain Medicine Service (PMS) at the CLE VAMC.

The requirement is for the purchase of Natus ICS Dizcovery Systems and related accessories, software licenses, and service contracts to support vestibular and balance diagnostic testing at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. This includes the ICS Dizcovery System, ICS Dizcovery Pro Plus software license, replacement kits (USB cable, hot mirror, head strap, universal face cushions), a cradle for device storage, the AirCal Caloric Stimulator with disposable specula, and a half-day training session for staff. A two-year Flex Care service contract is also included to ensure ongoing maintenance and system functionality.

ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $58,051.32

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 Days ARO

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

The ICS Dizcovery System and associated components are specialized medical diagnostic tools designed and manufactured exclusively by Natus Sensory / Natus Medical Denmark ApS. The ICS Dizcovery is the first all-in-one videonystagmography (VNG) system integrating plug-and-play goggles with patented laser targeting and a proprietary diagnostic software platform (Otosuite® Vestibular) for comprehensive vestibular testing, including VNG, caloric testing, and compatibility with video head impulse testing. This specific combination of hardware, software, and patented technology is unique to Natus, and no other

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

36C250-26-AP-0350

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C250-26-AP-0350 manufacturer offers an equivalent system with the same integrated features, workflows, or clinical data compatibility required for the intended use.

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

On 01/27/2026 Natus Sensory, the OEM, confirmed that there is only one distributor, Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB), and do not participate in quoting for this product.

The following sources were reviewed on October 30, 2025.

GSA eLibrary, National Contracts, ECAT, SAM.gov, Interagency Contract Directories, NAC, SEWP, FPDS, SCMC, OMB, BIC and FDA:

Keywords Used: "sensory vng"

Results: No Schedule products were identified for this product.

SBA SBS:

NAICS Code Searched: 334510(Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing)

Keywords Used: "sensory vng"

Results: The only vendor that showed up was for AI powered monitoring systems for defense.

The NMR does apply to this procurement under NAICS 334510, and the SBA has issued an NMR waiver. The VA and SBA Rule of Two cannot be met, the OEM has one distributor, VHSS. This will be a sole source to VHSS, a SDVOSB.

A FITARA review is Not required, because this is a medical device acquisition, not a major IT system investment.

An Intent to Sole Source Notice, 36C25026Q0282, was conducted from February 3, 2026, through February 10, 2026 with no responses.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO 12.201-1. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Rachelle J. Hamer Contracting Officer

NCO 10