6515--Chartis Pulmonary System

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106 1

For

Over Micro Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:___ 36C245 23 AP 4110_____

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, 688 Washington DC VA Medical

Center, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: $24,900

The Chartis Pulmonary Assessment System Console is used to assess for collateral ventilation in

patients with sever COPD undergoing evaluation for an intra bronchial valve placement for lung

volume reduction.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies

or services can be used:

The Chartis Pulmonary Assessment System Console is only made by one company, Pulmonx

Corporation. There is no equivalent product in the market.

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

FPDS was searched, only 12 entires came up for pulmonary assessment. Of the 12, most were for

training. Only a handful were for equipment and the Chartis system produced by Pulmonx were the

only awardees. Did an internet search and confirmed, there is no piece of equipment like this other

than the Chartis pulmonary assessment console.

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. Awarded contract 36C24523P0976 to PULMONX CORPORATION for 29580.00000000 on 2023-09-15.