ATTACHMENT 4 - BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION BRAND-NAME JUSTIFICATION

FOR ACQUISITIONS UNDER $250K

Activity: The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) proposes to enter into a purchase order on the basis of other than full and open competition for the following acquisition as implemented by FAR 13.106-1.

1. Acquisition Tracking #: WOSU-24-047

2. Description of Supplies or Services: five (5) brand name VALO Cordless LED curing lights, twenty-five (25) brand name KAVO MASTERtorque LUX M8900 L high-speed dental handpieces, and twenty-five (25) brand name KAVO 460LED MULTIflex LUX couplers

3. Required Delivery Date: 7/15/2024

5. Recommended Sources: KaVo Kerr & Ultradent

6. Reason for Sole Source/Limited Sources/Expedited Processing:

[ ] Only one source (unique capabilities) [ ] Proprietary drawings, specifications, and/or engineering data, patents, copyrights.

[X] Brand Name essential to the Government’s needs.

[ ] Standardization Program supported by Agency Head Determination and Findings (D&F).

[ ] Unusual and Compelling Urgency [ ] Authorized or required by statute

a. Justification Narrative:

KAVO MASTERtorque LUX M8900 L high-speed dental handpieces and KAVO 460LED MULTIflex LUX couplers are the standardized high-speed dental handpieces and couplers for the Indian Health Service’s Portland Area dental clinics. Western Oregon Service Unit’s current high-speed handpieces are KAVO handpieces that connect to the service unit’s Dental Delivery System.

VALO Cordless LED curing lights are the standardized curing lights for the Indian Health Service’s Portland Area dental clinics. The VALO Cordless LED’s ultra-high-energy broadband LEDs, collimated beam, three curing power options, 5° head angle, and 9.6mm glass lens allows for the reliable curing of all the dental materials utilized by Portland Area, in the context of the range of dental procedures offered by Portland Area dental clinics.

b. Impact to the Government if not awarded in accordance with the above:

Without this brand name equipment, Western Oregon Service Unit Area would be unable to ensure the safety, compatibility, and reliability of its equipment. Dental services offered at Western Oregon Service Unit would be critically impacted by aging or unreliable equipment.

7. Program Office Certification This is to certify that the portions of this justification that have been developed by the undersigned program office personnel, including supporting information and/or data verifying the Government’s minimum needs or requirements, or other rationale for limited sources, are accurate and complete.