Brand_Name_Justification_Memo.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners 1900 W. Sunshine

Office of Contracting

Springfield, MO 65807

August 27, 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE 15B41418Q00000027

FROM: Hannah Henry, Contract Specialist

SUBJECT: Lionville Medical Carts – Brand Name Justification

This file documentation is justification for a brand name procurement and determination by the awarding contracting officer per the Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy Part 6.304(a).

The US Medical Center for Federal Prisoners (USMCFP) has determined that the Lionville Brand Medical Transport Cart is the only brand capable of meeting the minimum needs of the institution. The USMCFP is a major medical facility for federal inmates and has a medical and correctional mission. These carts have been determined to be the only cart available that will ensure compatibility and continuity of care to the inmate patients and provide the needed security requirements.

The purchase of these carts would ensure compatibility with the cassettes in the Lionville pharmacy medical exchange carts we presently own allowing for continuity of care in the exchange of these cassettes in our daily routines. In addition, the Lionville Medical Cart is equipped with an auto lock and keyless entry and is essential to the safety and security of a correctional environment. Market Research reveals Lionville Medical Carts is the only known product capable of meeting our existing requirements.

Failure to purchase this brand would lead to non-compatibility, additional cost and lack of required security features.

The Contracting Officer has determined Lionville Medical Carts to be the only brand reasonably available as outlined per FAR part 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the information listed above. This requirement will be solicited and the brand name justification will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).

It is my determination as the Contracting Officer, and the best interest of the Government would be to purchase Lionville Medical Carts utilizing competition appropriate for the procurement.