Brand Name JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Request for Sole Source Justification template submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of Stryker System 9 surgical saws under Acquisition Plan 36C244-26-AP-1162.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) requires thirteen Stryker System 9 Sagittal and Reciprocating Saws with components for surgical services at Pittsburgh VAMC. The procurement is justified as a Brand Name Only acquisition due to compatibility requirements with existing Stryker System 9 equipment currently in use. The justification demonstrates that alternative products would be uneconomical and operationally disruptive, requiring significant duplicative costs for new handpieces, attachments, sterile processing trays, chargers, and battery ecosystems incompatible with current inventory. Transitioning to a different system would impose substantial indirect costs including expanded sterile processing workflow requirements, new staff training, increased maintenance complexity, and parallel sterilization cycles. The Stryker platform standardization ensures interoperability, minimizes training burden, and supports continuity of surgical operations. The contracting activity is NCO 4 at H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the contract number 646-26-1-633-0008.

The justification identifies three interested sources: Stryker (OEM), Trillamed LLC (SDVOSB distributor), and Beacon Point Associates (SDVOSB distributor). Market research confirmed no alternative comparable surgical systems exist. The Contracting Officer anticipates fair and reasonable pricing based on vendor competition, historical purchase comparison, and IGCE analysis with technical evaluation by subject matter experts. The document is certified accurate by the Acquisition Utilization Specialist and approved by the Lead Contracting Officer and Branch Chief. Effective date is December 30, 2025, Revision 02.