Brand Name Justification REDACTED.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a Canine Medical Trainer for the 5th Security Forces Squadron. The document details a requirement for a Military Working Dog (MWD) medical training simulator from TacMed Solutions, specifically the Trauma FX Diesel or Hero dog medical trainer. The trainer will enable MWD handlers to perform critical life-saving tasks such as maintaining an airway, needle decompression, thoracocentesis, hemostasis, IV insertion, intraosseous infusion, CPR, and tracheostomy.

The justification explains that the Army Veterinary Service requires this specific brand due to established training standards outlined in Army Technical Bulletin MED 298. TacMed Solutions became a TacMed Solutions company in 2019 and has confirmed they are the primary distributor for the K9 Diesel trainer. The contracting officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available, with the document dated 17-Jul-2025 and prepared by the 5th Contracting Squadron. The agency will continue to monitor market changes and guidance for potential future competitive options.