04-BrandNameJustification.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

[Pending UFMS Entry]

Belcourt

1. Organization/Line Office: HTM/CE

2. Description of Action being approved:

Limitation to those sources capable of providing medical devices listed below

3. Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agencies needs:

Draeger model TN300 (MU20300), BabyRoo infant warmer, to include Resus module with gas mixer and skin temp probes, ThermoTrace Central, gas cylinder holders and central gas supply hoses, air and O2 hoses with DISS fittings, BabyRoo bed, trolley, and shelf, VentStar Sesus Neo consumables

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. (Requesting Office completes with assistance of Contract Specialist)

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of the Federal Supply Schedule Program (see 8.401) and FAR 8.405-6. This is a Limited Source Brand Name Class Justification

5. Identification of the Justification Rationale:

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

6. Best Value Determination: The Draeger BabyRoo is the newest platform and replaces the Resuscitaire model which has been on the market for greater than 5 years. Cost for the newest platform is roughly 20% higher than the outgoing model. Increased cost would take into account new intellectual software, added safety features, market changes. Increased cost from old platform to new is anticipated.

7. Market Research conducted

No sources outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer were identified during Market Research

8. Statement of actions, if any to remove barriers to competition in the future.

N/A – Draeger has been identified as the Manufacture of choice regarding this product line by the Great Plains Area

9. Any other facts supporting justification:

The Great Plains Area Medical Equipment Governance Committee has identified Draeger as the Manufacturer of choice for Infant Warmers (Memorandum attached) in accordance with Special General Memorandum 16-02.

As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the evidence of the supporting data that forms the basis of this justification is complete and accurate.

_____Dustin Pitlick_________________________________ 12/12/2024____________ Technical/Requirements Personnel Printed Name Date

Contracting Officer Date