P03 - BNJ - 36C259-25-AP-3526 - IntelliVue Batteries and Chargers_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Brand Name Justification Attachment 1: Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_ Tracking Number:

1. Contracting Activity: Ordering Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC 6162 S Willow Dr. Suite 300 1700 N. Wheeling St Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Aurora, CO 80045

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

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC) requires the procurement of forty

(40) lithium-ion batteries and six (6) charging stations for the lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are to be used in the Philips Intellivue MX40 patient wearable monitors.

Item

Description/Part Number* Qty

1 865220 - IntelliVue CL Charging Station 6 2 989803205811 - BAT - Pwer Mdl, MX40 Li-ion Bat, 3 pack 40

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The RMR VAMC is currently using the Philips Intellivue MX40 patient wearable monitors. At the present time these devices are being used with disposable alkaline AA batteries, which need to be replaced every 8-9 hours when using the device for ECG and Spo2 continuous functions. Per the operation manual of the Intellivue MX40, pages 19 and 20, the lithium-ion battery will get 14 hours when using ECG and Spo2 continuous functions. By utilizing the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries it will reduce the amount of battery waste that is produced. In an email dated 06/24/2025 from Carl Alberts, C&D account manager at Philips Healthcare, it was confirmed that only these batteries are compatible with the Philips Intellivue MX40 monitors as they were designed to work specifically with these monitors. The batteries were uniquely engineered to match the specific power requirement and operational standards of the MX40 monitors. If another battery were to be used it could potentially damage the monitors, which would incur additional costs for repairs and/or void any warranties that are still in place. Carl Alberts also stated that there are authorized SDVOSB distributors capable of supplying these items.

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