0253 BNJ Johnson 07052023 apw redacted.doc.rtf

This document is a brand name justification for a simplified acquisition under the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.5. The Department of Veterans Affairs at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan requires replacement of ceiling lift motors, hangar bars, scales, and track totaling an estimated value of $500,000. The existing overhead patient lift system utilizes equipment from Arjo, Inc. and has a lifetime manufacturer's warranty that would be voided if non-Arjo parts were used. Alliant Healthcare is the authorized Arjo distributor. The justification cites brand name restriction and preventing significant additional costs that would be incurred to replace over 500 reusable slings and the entire track system if a different manufacturer's equipment was used. The action will be solicited open market as a firm-fixed price contract with a delivery date of 364 days after receipt of order.