P03 Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Brand Name Justification

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 3 Acquisition ID# 36C249-25-AP-2431

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification IAW 6.302-1, FAR part 13 , and FAR 13.501

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-25-AP-2431

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting

Office (NCO) 9, 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

James H. Quillen VAMC (JHQVAMC) 1 Veterans Way, Mountain Home, TN 37684

2237: 621-25-3-091-0076

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

James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JHQVAMC) is requesting 35 additional Stryker Prime TC Swing Away Model with accessories to be used for short-term patient transport in clinical environments..

Product Discription QTY 1460000000 Prime TC Swing-Away

Model

1460016000 Prime TC Swing Away Flip-Up Footrests

Per chair

1460013000 Molded Plastic Seat Per chair 1460013026 Seat Back Plaque Label

Navy Per chair

1460035000 IV Pole Per chair 1460035026 IV Pole Topper Navy Per chair 1460145000 O2 Holder Per chair 1460001200 Foley Bag Hook for Leg

Supports Per chair

1460166030 Leg Supports Per chair 1460075000 Ground Chain Option Per chair 1460109001 Prime TC Domestic Ops

Manual Per chair

9000900902 Unboxed Packaging Per chair PRIME-TC-PROCARE Service agreement 35

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3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The transport chairs are designed specifically for short-term patient transport in clinical environments. It prioritizes safety and efficiency for caregivers, featuring ergonomic push handles, stand-assist armrests, a one-touch central brake, and anti-tip wheels. Unlike the often foldable and theft-prone design of standard wheelchairs, the transport chairs have a rigid, power-washable frame with enclosed mechanics for enhanced infection control and durability. With a higher weight capacity of up to 500 lbs and a theft-deterrent build, it’s engineered for high-traffic healthcare settings where comfort, hygiene, and caregiver ease are paramount. While other transport chair models were reviewed during the research process, none offered the full suite of proprietary ergonomic, safety, and infection control features necessary to align with current clinical standards and facility workflows. Specifically, no alternative chairs featured the combination of BackSmart® push handles, one-touch central braking, swing-away footrests, and nestable, power-washable frame construction all critical to patient and caregiver safety, efficient storage, and infection prevention protocols.

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

Market research consisted of the following: reviewed the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements; queried commercial and the Government-wide database of contracts and other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies; participated in interactive, on-line communication among industry, acquisition personnel, and customers.

The Stryker Prime TC Transport chair has more maneuverability than the standard wheelchair. Several of the components adjust to accommodate patient needs but are not removable. The Stryker Prime TC transport chair stands out as the optimal and arguably exclusive choice for Mountain Home VA Medical Center due to a combination of clinical, operational, and logistical advantages that alternative chairs simply cannot match. Its nestable, rigid frame design not only saves valuable storage space but also deters theft and minimizes maintenance downtime.

Components are nonremovable, reducing the risk of lost parts, and the power-washable, seamless construction supports infection control protocols which are critical in a high-volume clinical environment. From a caregiver safety and ergonomics standpoint, the Prime TC incorporates BackSmart push handles, stand-assist armrests, and foot-operated controls, all designed to reduce strain and injury risk. These features are not commonly found together with other transport chairs, making the Prime TC uniquely suited for long-term operational efficiency. Choosing a different chair would introduce incompatibility with existing accessories, increase training burdens, and fragment maintenance and procurement processes. In