Drum_approved_Brand_Name_Only_3_002.pdf

AOAV-HC

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

J601h SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION REGIM ENT (AIRBORNE)

7277 NIGHTSTALKER WAY

FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223-6012

27 Oct 201 8

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

BRAND NAME ACQUISITION OF ONE (1) ALTERG PR0500 ANTI-ORA VITY

TREADMILL SYSTEM FORPOST-OPERATfVE CARE, REHABILITATION, AND

RESEARCH

I. Contracting Organization: The contracting organization responsible for this action is the Fort Campbell Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC).

2. Background: This contract will provide one (I ) AlterG Pro500 Anti-Gravity Treadmill System for the unit's THOR3 Physical Therapy (PT) clinic. The total cost is approximately $53,943.07. The use of AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill systems for more expeditious and effective rehabilitation and physical training has become extensively utilized by SOCOM and USASOC organizations as a rehabilitative tool. This product allows USASOC patients with frac tures, post-surgical repairs, and other injuries involving the lower extremities with compromised weight-bearing status to resume running and walking faster than any other product utilized by SOCOM. All USASOC THOR3 Physical Therapy clinics on Ft. Campbell, KY possess and utilize an AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill system to expedite rehabilitation. The acquisition of the AlterG Pro500 system will allow for continuity of care and programming across USASOC units.

3. Description of Services: This contract will procure one ( 1) AlterG ProSOO Anti-Gravity Treadmill System 40"W x 78.5"H x 94"L; Body weight adjustment from l 00%-20% bodyweight adjustable in 1 % increments on the fly while in use; User weight capability 85-400lbs; User height range from 5'4" to 7'4"; Treadmill with Slat Belt; Treadmill capable of0-18mph, up to 15% incline, up to IOmph in reverse; Real time gait parameter data to include weight bearing symmetry, step length symmetry, stance time symmetry, and cadence; Pain recording capability;

Pre-programmed rehab sessions and ability to develop patient-customized programs; Email and USB capability to demonstrate quality of care; Ability to perform all treadmill and unweighting adjustments on the fly during exercise session; Allow full range of lower extremity movement during unweighted exercise; for the unit's THOR Human Performance section. The total cost is approximately $53,943.07.

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Systems are the preferred and desired sourcing solution over other anti-gravity systems due to their proven effectiveness and reliability. The AlterG Anti Gravity System is found in nearly all USASOC THOR3 rehabilitation cl inics. This consistency allows patients to seamlessly continue and resume their anti-gravity rehabilitation as they relocate from one USASOC location to another. The AlterG ProSOO System is the only system available that allows USASOC Soldiers to train at the speed ( I 8mph) and incline (15%) at a range of20-1 00% that is required to return to USASOC THOR3 training and testing. In order to dfk989 Highlight dfk989 Highlight dfk989 Highlight maintain continuity of care and minimize the impact on rehabilitation of relocating Soldiers the AlterG Pro500 is the desired anti-gravity treadmill system.

4. Authority: The statutory authority permitting for brand name is FAR 6.302-1, 10 USC 2304

(c) (1), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."

5. Applicability of Authority: (Reference paragraph #3)

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Attached is one (1) quote from an open-source vendor. At the time of research, only one (1) vendor had an anti-gravity treadmill system with the required capabilities available for purchase.

7. Fair and Reasonable: Research was conducted to seek quotes from open sources vendors.

8. Market Survey: Purchasing the AlterG Pro500 Anti-Gravity Treadmill System for use in the THORJ Human Performance Training Program is referenced in paragraph 3. The AlterG Pro500 Anti-Gravity Treadmill System is the only anti-gravity treadmill system available that meets the requirements of the USASOC THOR3 Program as outlined in paragraph 3.

9. Other Facts/Alternatives: (Please reference above paragraphs) l 0. Technical Requirements I Personnel Certification: We hereby certify that the technical requirements and certifications listed above are accurate.

JESS J. FELDTMANN

MAJ, SP

THORJ OIC

Thomas J. Brown Contracting Officer