JNA STRYKER ELECTRIC STRETCHER.doc

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-22-AP-3864

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem VA 24153. Purchase Request: 658-22-3-539-0403

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Stryker Prime Electric Big Wheel Stretcher (Product # 1115000000E) is an advanced mobility, BackSmart Lift Assist is intended and needed to help ensure medical staff and caregivers safety and efficiency while enhancing patient experience. This Multi-functional stretcher converts to a recovery chair position for asthma or respiratory patients with a 700-pound capacity, integrated bed scale with a motorized drive allowing for easy transport.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Salem VAMC Emergency Room Department have a brand name request to procure the Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher. Salem VAMC currently uses the Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher provided by Stryker Corporation to transport patients to and from the (ER) to the (OR) operating room and varies medical clinics. The Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretchers will add to the current inventory supplies, allowing uninterrupted care due to the increase demand of patient care within the ER. Salem VAMC currently maintains an existing maintenance and replacement services provided by Stryker Corporation. This procurement is in direct support of the Emergency Room Department continuity of care. Procuring any other manufacturer items would undermine current standardization efforts and would result in a increased costs that are not anticipated to be recoup. Based on facility need, like or similar items will not suffice.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research was conducted by queVIP search conducted on 06/07/2022 utilizing NAICS 339112 and Key Words “Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher” revealed 75 vendors: 73 SDVOSB and 02 VOSB. A Source Sought Notice was issued to Contract Opportunities (36C24622Q0649) from 5/25/2022 to 06/01/2022 (3) vendors responded. NAC searched using keyword “Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher and 36F79721D0021” revealed no possible contract records. SAC searched using keyword “Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher” revealed no possible contracts. GSA eLibrary search using keyword “36F79721D0021” revealed Source 65II A for Contractor Stryker Corporation expire 11/30/2025. GSA Advantage: searched using keyword “Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher” revealed several results; no exact match. SAM.gov suggested vendor Stryker Corporation (Large Business UEI: LUKNHKAUQG65) verified, exclusion date 05/20/2023. SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (SBDS) search using NAICS 339112, and keywords “Electric Stretcher” revealed no potential vendors. FPDS searched using keyword “Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher” under department of veteran affairs revealed 3 orders that were used for information purposes only. SBA.gov was used to verify 339112 size standards as 1000 Employees.

The Brand Name specific requested item Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretcher are available via FSS and Open Market from OEM Stryker Corporation Large Business UEI: LUKNHKAUQG65) and (3) SDVOSB authorized distributors: Beacon Point Associates, Healthcare Supply Solution and TrillaMed, LLC.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Last Updated: 02/01/22