A14 Brand Name Justification for SAM posting.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification memorandum from the Portland Area Indian Health Service for procuring A-dec dental equipment. The procurement involves acquiring twelve fully outfitted dental chair systems, including chairs, stools, lights, and delivery systems, to replace inoperable equipment at the Yakama Indian Health Center. The estimated acquisition value is $356,000, and the justification follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.501 for soliciting a specific brand name procurement.

The justification emphasizes standardization through the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), with A-dec equipment recommended by a multidisciplinary Equipment Selection Committee. Market research conducted in March 2025 confirmed A-dec as the sole suitable vendor. The procurement is set aside under the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, with a secondary tier for other small business concerns. The solicitation requires SAM.gov registration, uses the Invoice Processing Platform for payments, and includes specific Contract Line Items (CLINs) for equipment and installation, with quotes due by 04/28/2025.