A.02 Sole Source _Brand Name Justification and Approval_0119FinalVRd_Redacted.pdf

This document is a justification and approval for a sole source procurement. The Army Medical Command issued solicitation number W91YTZ23Q0143 to obtain preventative maintenance and repair services for two Beckman Coulter AU-480 analyzers. As these analyzers are brand name items requiring specialized maintenance performed by the original equipment manufacturer, the justification cites the brand name exception under FAR Part 6 to award this contract on a sole source basis to Beckman Coulter. The period of performance is one base year with four option years, and the notice provides an award date but no response deadline or pricing details. The justification approves procuring maintenance for these specific analyzers through a sole source contract with the OEM to ensure compatibility and prevent voiding the product warranty.