P03_ SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification for a sole source award by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a VitalEEG Wireless EEG Headset. The Contracting Activity is Network Contracting Office 1, seeking to acquire a specialized EEG headset for the Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center's Neurology team. The VitalEEG Wireless Headset is a low channel-count, wireless EEG device designed to provide rapid deployment and remote monitoring capabilities for critically ill patients in Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit settings.

The justification details unique characteristics that limit availability to only Nihon Kohden America, including quick setup within five minutes, remote physician access, Bluetooth capability, compatibility with existing Nihon Kohden NeuroWorkbench EEG analysis software, and specific design requirements like an adjustable headset with chin strap, active amplifier, motion sensor, and battery power. Market research conducted within the past 90 days confirmed no alternative vendors meeting these specifications. The estimated total acquisition value is not fully disclosed, but the procurement is over the micro-purchase threshold and under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000. The effective date of the acquisition is 11/15/2024.