S02 Brand Name Justification.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

For CIS ARK DSS Databridge Interface Software Maintenance and Support

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System purchased a perpetual license for its CIS ARK DataBridge Interface. This requirement is to provide annual on-site preventive maintenance and corrective repair service for the medical equipment and systems for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

(SAVAHCS).

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING A BRAND NAME

Brand name determination has been made for RFQ 36C26222Q1663 based on the following: SAVAHCS utilizes CIS ARK DSS Databridge Interface throughout the medical facility. This interface only utilizes DSS specific software which is manufactured by Document Storage Systems Inc. DSS, Inc has deemed such software as proprietary and provided documentation stating only three (3) vendors are allowed to resell their software. Replacing the interface system with another interface will be too costly to the Government. A renewal to the software license is being requested by SAVAHCS.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

This requirement will be competed between three (3) small businesses authorized resellers. Market research

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE BRAND NAME AWARDS

At this time, the CIS ARK DSS Databridge Interface at this time does not function with a software other than that of the manufacturer; however, continuous market research will be conducted for this requirement to determine if the manufacturer has allowed similar software to function properly with its interface system.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a brand name is reasonably available. The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Peter Kim

Contracting Officer

Date: September 6, 2022