AWS_SSJ_Final_Redacted.pdf

February 2024 1 CUI

DEPARTMENT HEALTH AGENCY(DHA)

SOUTHEASTERN HEALTHCARE OPERATION DIVISION

808 SCHREIDER STREET

FORT DETRICK, MD 21702

13/FEB/2024

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION SOLE

SOUCE JUSTIFICATION

I. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

a. Requiring Activity: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL)

Dental Clinic

700 McHugh Blvd Bldg HP102

Camp Lejeune, NC, 28547

b. Procuring Activity: DHA Southeastern Healthcare Operation Division

808 Schreider Street

Fort Detrick, MD 21702

c. Purchase Request Number:

II. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING PROCESSED

The proposed action is for a recompete for Comprehensive Service Contract for water treatment and testing services at NMCCL and NHCCP. The Government intends on awarding a Firm, Fixed-Price (FFP) non- personal service contract. The proposed source is Advanced

Water Systems, Inc. (Cage Code: 1L3N4), 5633 Highway 70, Newport, NC 28570-7935.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has a requirement for Comprehensive Services for water treatment and testing for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) Dental Clinics and

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point (NHCCP) request a Comprehensive Service Contract for water treatment and testing services for existing equipment; to include, services repairs, preventive maintenance, and software upgrades as required for Kinetico Quad –50 Filter / Softeners Systems and UV light to meet the standards and guidelines of the American Dental Association. Travel, labor, lodging, repair parts and other expenses shall be included in this contract.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service

February 2024 2 CUI associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

The system, including claims made for the product, shall be compliant with American Dental

Association regulations, with respect to marketing and delivering medical products for use in the

United States of America.

Operation and Maintenance Fiscal Year 24 funds in the amount of will be used to procure the water treatment and testing services.

This service is requested for:

Base : 14 April 2024 - 13 April 2025

Option 1: 14 April 2025 - 13 April 2026

Option 2: 14 April 2026 - 13 April 2027

Option 3: 14 April 2027 - 13 April 2028

Option 4: 01 April 2028 - 13 April 2029

IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 sole source (including brand name) acquisitions OR FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) soliciting from a single source.

V. APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY

All mandatory and non-mandatory sources were reviewed and resulted in no vendors are available to provide the required services. Advanced Water Systems (Kinetico) is the only source available that can meet the minimum requirements of the Government.

VI. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

Market research was performed, the results of which are in paragraph VIII. This requirement will be posted to SAM.gov in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2.

VII. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION

Advanced Water System Quad 50 Filter is only manufactured and serviced by Advanced Water

Systems. The contract began with 11 total Water filter systems and has since been reduced to the current 5 for dental clinics reducing the cost approximately $20K cheaper than the current requirement. With those rates, plus that of the market research shows a justified action for Sole

Source acquisition.

VIII. MARKET RESEARCH

Market research was conducted by technical experts on 29 January 2024. Market Research confirmed no other available via . Prime vendor, or any other market research, there is not a reasonable expectation that offers will be obtained from at least (2) responsible small business concerns offering the product, concerns and award will be made at fair market prices. A review

Federal Supply Schedules (GSA, DLA, and VA) found no items matched the need. Water

Purification Technologies were reviewed but the current filtration systems are compatible with

Naval Medical Centers, Camp Lejeune - Dental specifications and processes.