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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: 36C252‐21‐AP‐3610

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center, NCO‐12 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214‐1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 W. National Ave, Bldg. 111 Milwaukee, WI 53295‐0001

Identify purchase request number: 695‐21‐3‐969‐0210

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

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a brand name Laerdal Medical Corporation only SimCapture AV System requirement, which will be awarded as a firm fixed price. This procurement is intended to be utilized by Nursing to educate staff.

Estimated Amount: $X.XX

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

SimCapture is a web‐based platform that manages simulated healthcare education. This technology is designed to enhance and automate simulations and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) management by combining high‐quality video capture, simulator data integration, debriefing and assessment, and reporting.

SimCapture is a web‐based application hosted within VA`s own server infrastructure (on VA premises) that can be accessed from any web browser. All data and recordings obtained by SimCapture are stored in a Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server database that resides on the Centralization Server provided by VA. Data is recorded locally on the SimCapture Node devices and then transmitted to VA`s Centralization Server. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using the encryption technology supported by the version of SQL Server used. This software also includes cloud‐based backup (in case of a server failure).

Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations.

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

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this requirement is Laerdal Medical Corporation acquired B‐Line Medical LLC who is considered an other than small business (OTSB) per System for Award Management (SAM) Reps & Certs.

VIP query on July 16, 2021 keyword B‐Line revealed no results. Second search keyword SimCapture revealed no results. Third search keyword Laerdal revealed:

Contractor: Contractor A Size Standard: SDVOSB

SBA DSBS keyword B‐Line revealed no results. Second search Laerdal revealed:

Contractor: Contractor B

Contractor: Contractor C

Team folder for authorized distributors indicates that Contractor D who is VIP verified has distributed equipment for Laerdal Medical Corporation.

Based on the information provided above, it is determined this procurement shall be set‐aside for small businesses open market with reasonable expectation that two or more will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the Government. IAW FAR 6.302‐1, FAR 13.106‐1(d), FAR 19.502‐2(a), and 13 CFR § 121.406(c).

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.

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Carl R. Weber Contract Specialist

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Thomas H. Chesak Contracting Officer