Alter G Brand Name JA-Signed.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 366th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: 366th MDG AlterG

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA89725QC086

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $41,908.25

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This procurement is aimed at acquiring specifics medical systems. The Alter G Anti Gravity Treadmill is an system to the physical therapy office.

1 Alter G Treadmill that includes the following characteristics -Speed Range -10 to 18 mph -Stride Smart Gait Analytics -Live Video Monitoring -AlterG Assist -Slat Belt -Incline Range 0% to 15%

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

This is a "Brand Name Justification" the below information outlines the necessary need for the items for this requirement. This procurement is aimed at acquiring an Anti Gravity Treadmill for the physical therapy department for the Mountain Home AFB Medical Group. The Anti Gravity Treadmill is integral part of the medical rehabilitation process for civilian/military members. A sources sought was posted was posted on SAM.gov (FA489725SS040), the Government received four (4) responses to the post Lifeward, Zarn Health, ValorOps, and BHPE LLC. Lifeward is the sole manufacture authorized to produce the treadmill and parts for the Alter G treadmill. The Alter G treadmill is the only treadmill capable of providing the characteristics needed for this requirement. The Alter G treadmill is the only treadmill on the market that has integrated Stride Smart Gait Analytics which enables the physical therapy office in measuring foot trike distances. This helps the physical therapy team in better treatment of individuals and reduce reacquiring injuries or future injuries. With out an integrated stride smart gait analytics system the Government would need to purchase a separate unit/devise for every individual that requires this medical assessment. The Government identified that there are 3rd party vendor/distributors capable of providing the items needed for this requirement. A FPDS-ND search was conducted to show that there are other contracts under the subject NAICS and PSC code.

FAR 6.302-1(c) provides the authority for this brand name justification.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted to identify potential suppliers capable of providing the required items. This included vendor outreach via email and phone to potential vendors and leveraging past procurement data, Internet searches, etc. The Government identified that multiple vendors are interested in the Alter G Pro Anti Gravity Treadmill requirement. Furthermore, a sources sought was posted on GPE (SAM.GOV) FA489725SS040, four (4) vendors responded to the sources sought, Lifeward, Zarn Health, ValorOps, and BHPE.

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Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Conduct current/new market surveys and additional searches for potential vendors to determine potential future sources and prevent future purchases from limiting us to brand name. Ideally, we would utilize the supply system, but this equipment is the interim solution while future vendors develop their treadmill capabilities.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

15-Sep-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Tammie J. Howell, 366 CONS, Flight Chief

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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