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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C263-26-AP-0384

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: 36C263-26-AP-0384

1. Contracting Activity:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), NCO 23 Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, VAMC Minneapolis

Project #: 636A8-24-001 Const – Renovate Dialysis

2237 #: 636-26-2-8896-0001

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

The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) has a requirement for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular brand name for the item listed below to accommodate standardization of these items throughout the facility.

• Genasys

Genasys Protect provides tools for targeted, multi-channel communication, data-driven decision making, secure inter-agency collaboration, and proactive preparedness. Use of the system must align with various VA handbooks and directives, as well as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) guidelines.

This justification only covers the portion of the acquisition that is name brand within the construction documents of this same acquisition. This project has a need for the use of the Genasys code green system to provide, install and program all code green hardware and software from Genasys. Integrate new code green system with existing Genasys system in Building.

The approximate value of the Genasys is .

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

This is a brand name justification in support of FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

Genasys was selected by a previous contract bidding process as the code green system standard for Iowa City VAMC. Presently installed code green system in the facility is https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C263-26-AP-0384

Genasys. This is a proprietary system, such that non-Genasys components cannot be added to the system, and source changes would be cost-prohibitive. To maintain the code green system to the entire facility, additions to the code green system must be Genasys.

Standardization of medical center’s code green system is an essential part of the overall code green setup.

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

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name and the justification will be included in the posted solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106-1; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

Market research was conducted prior to selecting this manufacturer as the facilities standard base. This justification is specific to the Infinity brand line as manufactured by ASI Sign Systems, Inc.

5. 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.

CALVIN L. COURTNEY Date Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 23 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466