Brand Name Justification.pdf
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This document is a Justification to Restrict Competition for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Navajo Area Kayenta Service Unit. The procurement is for two large capacity Tuttnauer autoclaves for the Kayenta Health Center Dental Department, with a 30-day delivery timeline after award. The justification specifically limits the source to Tuttnauer USA (345 Hubbs Ave, Hauppauge, NY 11788) based on unique product characteristics, including high-quality control systems, stainless-steel chambers, and long service life.
A Sources Sought Notice was posted on SAM.gov from November 16-21, 2025, which received ten responses. Only one respondent specified they were a Tuttnauer distributor, though five vendors were ultimately deemed capable of fulfilling the requirement. The primary justification for single-source procurement is the Bio-Medical department's existing training and maintenance expertise specifically for Tuttnauer products, which ensures rapid support for the Dental Department if maintenance is required. The document was prepared by Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert and approved by Contracting Officer Jerlyn Begay on 12/17/2025.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| SPECIFICATIONS AUTOCLAVE.pdf | ||
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - 75H71026Q00029 .pdf |
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75H71026Q00029 Page 1 of 2
Rev. 09/30/2025
JUSTIFICATION TO RESTRICT COMPETITION (below SAT) Pursuant to Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102, for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) using RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures for commercial products and services, the Contracting Officer (CO) hereby documents the decision that only one source is reasonably available.
1. Agency and Contracting Activity.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, Navajo Area Kayenta Service Unit
2. Name and Address of Only Source.
Brand Name:
Tuttnauer USA 345 Hubbs Ave Hauppauge, NY 11788
3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost.
***THIS ONLY JUSTIFIES THE BRAND NAME DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS.***
The Kayenta Health Center Dental Department is requesting for two (2) large capacity Tuttnauer autoclaves. The delivery date will be 30 days after award.
4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.
***THIS ONLY JUSTIFIES THE BRAND NAME DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS.***
IAW RFO 11.204(a)(1), specific characteristics of the Tuttnauer autoclaves that limit the availability to only one source is their quality and control systems. Also, Tuttnauer ensures high performance and long service life due to their stainless-steel chambers. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because the Bio-Medical department at the Kayenta Health Center has been trained to provide maintenance and repair for Tuttnauer products. With the department’s training with Tuttnauer, this helps ensure the Dental Department has hands on help, if they were ever in need of maintenance and repair in a timely matter.
5. Description of Market Research.
A Sources Sought Notice was posted on SAM.gov on November 16, 2025 to November 21, 2025. During the time it was posted, there were ten (10) responses and out of the ten, only one (1) specified they are a distributor of Tuttnauer. The others did provide past performance
Attachment B - Brand Name Justification
75H71026Q00029 Page 2 of 2
Rev. 09/30/2025 and provided information they offer large capacity autoclaves. Through evaluation, the dental department did note five (5) vendors were capable of fulfilling the requirement.
SIGNATURES
PREPARED BY:
Name: Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert, CS
Date: 12/16/2025
CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (RFO 6.104-1(a)(12)):
Name: Jerlyn Begay, SCS
Date:
X
X
CHARITY C.
YELLOWHAIR-
GILBERT -S
Digitally signed by CHARITY
C. YELLOWHAIR-GILBERT -S
Date: 2025.12.16 20:16:16 -07'00'
Jerlyn R.
Begay -S
Digitally signed by Jerlyn R. Begay -S Date: 2025.12.17 08:17:45 -07'00'
12/17/25
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