Siemens_J A_Final_redacted.pdf

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Control No:JA16093

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) in accordance with FAR subparts 13.106 using Simplified Acquisitions

Procedures (SAP)

1. Contracting Activity: The Contracting Activity responsible for this action is the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, Maryland

2. Requiring Activity: US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR).

3. Nature of Action:

Commercial Item Non-Commercial Item New Requirement Follow-on Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price* Time & Materials** Cost*

* See FAR 12.207(a) ** See FAR 12.207(b).

For Hybrid Contracts, list percentage of each type of pricing:

* Firm Fixed Price: ________

**Time & Materials: ________

* Cost: ________

Funds: RDT&E Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA)

Other Funds:

Fiscal Year of Funds: __2016______

Estimated Total Dollar Value including Options: $ _110,502.00___________

4. Contractor Name:

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., Glasgow Business Community, PO Box 6101, Newark, DE 19714-6101.

5. Description of Supplies/Services: USAISR has a requirement for a chemistry analyzer with integration of general chemistry and immunoassay

6. Authority Cited: 41 U.S.C. 1901 OR 41 U.S.C. 1903

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

(c) FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (including brand name); OR

(d) FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item.

7. Reason for Authority Cited: USAISR has a requirement for a device to measure routine chemistries, to include immunochemistry assays, as part of multiple ongoing research protocols looking at methods to stabilize and treat combat casualty injuries in wounded Soldiers The identified system will be a direct replacement for an existing system. For consistency purposes in data collection and analysis across multiple research protocols, it is essential that we replace the current system with a system that utilizes the identical methodologies for sample processing and analysis. We currently have in excess of 10 years of research data utilizing this system, and replacing the current system with an identical system, will prevent us from conducting a lengthy and costly inter machine analysis between our current system and a different system. The only distributor for the identified system is Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

8. Efforts to obtain Competition: Not Applicable. No effort will be made to solicit offers from as many potential sources as is practicable as there is only one source capable of performing the required services.

No effective competition is anticipated.

a. Effective competition. Not Applicable as Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is the only distributor of the system.

b. Subcontracting competition. Not applicable; as this is a supply-type requirement, the Government does not anticipate subcontracting opportunities or competition.

9. Actions to remove or overcome barriers Competition: In the event another vendor proved competent to service the USAISR, a competitive solicitation could be announced. The USAISR will consider the possibility of a competitive award should a new requirement become apparent. No other actions would increase the completion as this is the only source which can provide the requirement.

10. Market Survey: Market research was performed by internet search include: www. google.com,;

http://www.medicalexpo.com; www.diatron.com ; www.roche.com; www.olympusamerica.com. No other company was found that meets the requirements identified as essential for this instrument.

11. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. Notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

12. Procurement History and any other facts:

(1)W81XWH-09-F-0600 SEP 2009

(2)Competitive status of these actions:

Sole Source J&A.

(3) Authority previously used for less than full and open competition:

10 United States Code 2304(c)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1.

13. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this SSJ are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted by Signature:

Printed name:

Agency/Position/Title:

E-Mail Address:

Date:

14. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based upon the facts described herein, I hereby determine that the anticipated price/ cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable, and a determination of price reasonableness will be documented and placed in the contract file.

Contracting Officer Signature:

Printed name:

Agency/Position/Title:

E-Mail Address:

Date:

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