S02. JA - Brand Name Only Justification - HACH Chlorine Analyzers Signed Redacted.pdf
Posted: April 3, 2026
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This Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition, specifically a Brand Name Only Justification, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 10, Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
The purpose of this J&A is to justify the acquisition of HACH Chlorine Analyzers as part of Project 538-18-101, which aims to improve the water system to mitigate the risk of Legionella contamination and patient injury. This project builds upon previous efforts under Project 538-17-503, which installed water quality monitoring panels compliant with VHA Directive 1061. The selected HACH CL-17 Free Chlorine Analyzers will supplement existing equipment and integrate with the site’s building automation system.
The total cost for the required supplies includes:
- Five Single Parameter Monitoring Panels at $8,526 each, amounting to $42,630
- A Free Chlorine Reagent Set priced at $78.65 each for a total of $7,550.40
The justification cites 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as the statutory authority permitting this procurement under Other Than Full and Open Competition due to the unique qualifications of Hach products. The existing monitoring panels utilize proprietary reagents that would complicate service contracts if substituted with different analyzers. This necessity underscores that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements without introducing safety risks or operational complexities.
The document concludes with a certification from Trent Vartorella, Healthcare Engineer at Chillicothe VAMC, affirming that the outlined requirements are a bona fide need for the VA.
The purpose of this J&A is to justify the acquisition of HACH Chlorine Analyzers as part of Project 538-18-101, which aims to improve the water system to mitigate the risk of Legionella contamination and patient injury. This project builds upon previous efforts under Project 538-17-503, which installed water quality monitoring panels compliant with VHA Directive 1061. The selected HACH CL-17 Free Chlorine Analyzers will supplement existing equipment and integrate with the site’s building automation system.
The total cost for the required supplies includes:
- Five Single Parameter Monitoring Panels at $8,526 each, amounting to $42,630
- A Free Chlorine Reagent Set priced at $78.65 each for a total of $7,550.40
The justification cites 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as the statutory authority permitting this procurement under Other Than Full and Open Competition due to the unique qualifications of Hach products. The existing monitoring panels utilize proprietary reagents that would complicate service contracts if substituted with different analyzers. This necessity underscores that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements without introducing safety risks or operational complexities.
The document concludes with a certification from Trent Vartorella, Healthcare Engineer at Chillicothe VAMC, affirming that the outlined requirements are a bona fide need for the VA.
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