J A_15_668.pdf

Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Justification

Control #15-349 for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $150K)

1. Contracting Activity: Western Regional Contracting Office, MEDCOM Health Care Acquisition Activity, 673 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503.

2. Description of Action: Madigan Army Medical Center, Diabetes Care Center, Joint Base, Lewis- McChord Tacoma WA is requesting Continuous Glucose Monitoring Units to be used in patient care.

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: $20,676.00

Name of Intended Contractor: DEXCOM Street Address: 6340 SEQUENCE DRIVE City, State, Zip: SAN DIEGO, CA 92121

Phone:

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Madigan Army Medical Center, WA is requesting an award for Dexcom G4 Platinum Professional Receiver, Glucose Monitoring, to include, 1-transmitter, sensor packs, shields, power supply USB charger and micro cable with a 12 month Professional G4 accessory re-supply bundle.

4. Authority Cited:

(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 8.405-6(a) (1) (i) (A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a) (1) (i) (B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OR

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Based on comparison with similar products in the marketplace, the product with all of the above accessories is only offered by Dexcom to include a 12 month warranty on the main unit. There are other suppliers that will sell the main unit with the transmitter, but not the accessories that are required to properly operate the unit as these are issued to patients in continuing treatment and follow up of Diabetic care. Dexcom has the proprietary rights, as the OEM which solely provides all the accessory packs for this unit.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A general competitive effort is made throughout the requirement review process which considers the applicability of products from various sources to determine the product that best meets the needs of the patient.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: This will be posted to ASFI.

8. Market Survey: The Western Regional Contracting Office and Madigan Army Medical Center, WA will continue to conduct market research on an ongoing basis to see if other sources become available in the future.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YU0-13-P-0128 or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) (i):

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Submitted By: Sean A Smith Position Title : Diabetes Care Program Director

Email address: Sean.a.Smith2.civ@mail.mil Date: 25 September 2015

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Typed Name: Shauna L. Hull Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Shauna.l.Hull.civ@mail.mil Date:

HULL.SHAUNA.L.1149674868

Digitally signed by HULL.SHAUNA.L.1149674868 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=HULL.SHAUNA.L.1149674868 Date: 2015.09.28 10:17:09 -07'00'