P03(Signed)_JOFOC_Brand Name_Covidian-Medtronic_FT10 RF Generator.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting fr Attachment 1: 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: 36C259-23-AP-2865 Tracking Number: 2023-08-17T06:31:57

1. Contracting Activity Organizational Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO19) Montana VA Health Care System 6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 300 3687 Veterans Drive Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Fort Harrison, MT 59636

2237: 436-23-3-421-0013

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Montana VA Medicial Cente requires a radio frequency system for electro surgical procedures that is compatible with current LigaSure tissue sealing supplies and custom surgicial packs.

Item # Description/Part Number*

Qty

1 VLFT10GEN GENERATOR FT10 5

2 VLFTCRT CART FT10 2

3 E6008 STANDARD FOOT SWITCH 5

4 E6009 BIPOLAR FOOT SWITCH 5

5 E0502-1 REUSABLE UNIVERSAL DAPTER 5

Total Estimated Value: $105,291.00

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

Market research shows that the the Covidien FT10 radio frequency device is the only system compatible with all current LigaSure tissue sealing supplies. The station has more than $3,790.00 worth of Ligasure (LF1212A) and $3,894.00 worth of Ligasure (LF4418). A total inventory in excess of $7,684.00 in current devices would be obsolete if another brand name device was procured. The custom pack are supplied per specifications outlined in a separate contract with an inventory in excess of $10,000.00. No other device on the maket has been identified that can accommodate current elecro surgical devices that are currently in stock at the facility. No other devices appear to be economically adaptable to utilize the current inventory of supplies

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting fr Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

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

Market research was performed utilizing VIP, VetCert, SBA, Previous NCO 19 market research, Phone / E-Mail communication with manufactures and vendors, FPDS, GSA, SAC, NAC, WSNC, NASA SEWP and searches through both Ability One and the federal prison industry databases.

Market research shows Covidian / Medtronic is the only brand that will accommodate the current supply of Costom packs and Ligisure devices. Ligisure is propiatary and offered through no other manufacture.

The large business manufacture of the requested items has three SDVOSB vendors who can supply the requested products and a NMR waiver is in place for NAICS 334510, allowing the contracting department to compete this requirement as an SDVOSB set-aside on the open market.

5. Requirement Owner's Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is aBona 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 thebest of my knowledge and belief.

Jason Nelson ACNS Inpatient NM Montana VA Medical Center

6. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the requirement outlined in thisjustification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that thesupporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurateand complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jonathan Saiz Contracting Officer NCO 19, Supply 2