Brand Name JA redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document for a simplified acquisition under VHAPG Part 813.106, submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a brand-name-only procurement. The Erie, PA VA Medical Center's Surgical Department seeks to acquire Stryker surgical power tools and associated components to support orthopedic procedures, including hip, knee, and shoulder cases as part of the Total Joint Program Initiative. The acquisition is valued over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $350,000, with the specific estimated cost redacted in the document. The Acquisition Plan Action ID is 36C244-26-AP-1239.

The contracting officer justifies the brand-name requirement by establishing that the Erie VA Medical Center currently uses Stryker surgical power tool platforms as their clinical standard and requires full compatibility with existing surgical workflows, surgeon training, and established instrumentation. The justification document references an existing FSS Contract 36F79724D0118 that contains some but not all required equipment. Market research was conducted through GSA Advantage, VA Supply Chain resources, and clinical stakeholder consultation, confirming that Stryker surgical power tools are the only brand meeting the medical center's clinical and compatibility requirements. The document concludes that alternative brands would be uneconomical and operationally inefficient due to additional training needs, equipment inconsistency, increased procedural delays, and cancellation risks. The Contracting Officer, Amanda Saunders, certified the justification on February 12, 2026, with an effective date of November 15, 2024.