REDACTED AED Batteries-Pads BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Brand Name document submitted by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk for a supply procurement restricted to Physio Control as the sole source.

The procurement covers Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus/EXPRESS CHARGE-PAK Replacement kits, including batteries and pads specifically designed for Physio-Control LIFEPAK Express AED units. The government requires 93 units with delivery by May 6, 2026. The justification establishes that these supplies represent direct replacement parts for existing equipment and are the only products meeting compatibility requirements necessary to function with 93 AED units across the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk without significant modification or replacement of existing systems. The document specifies that the batteries and pads must electronically connect to existing wiring in the AED units while providing the same voltage and support as current components. The Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus/EXPRESS CHARGE-PAK with electrode pads (SKU: 11403-000002) is cited as the sole direct replacement meeting all compatibility requirements across the entire NAVSUP FLCN inventory. The contracting officer for NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department Fleet Directorate approved the justification on April 20, 2026, determining that circumstances justify the brand name procurement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.