Determination_-_OHSU.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE; OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

FROM: S. DeCarie, Contracting Officer

SUBJECT: Determination under the SAT

In Accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR Part 13.106-3(b)(3), this order is awarded to Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). This memo serves as documentation of my determination.

The absence of competition is due to, as stated in FAR 5.202(a)(2), the proposed contract action represents an unusual and compelling urgency, which precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable. Delay of contract award would result in serious injury, financial, or other, to the Government if the agency complies with the time periods specified in FAR 5.203. Therefore, due to the urgent nature of this procurement action, a synopsis notice was not required.

OHSU is the only medical provider, within local commuting distance, that provides the critical medical services not otherwise provided by an established institution within the scope of the Comprehensive Medical Service contract awarded to Integrated Medical Solutions (IMS), Inc. Efforts have been made to establish terms between IMS and OHSU, however, a conclusion has not been made as of now.

The Contracting Officer used personal knowledge of similar services to analyze pricing for this requirement. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(ii), prices for these services are deemed fair and reasonable. The Contracting Office will monitor pricing to ensure that it continues to satisfy this determination.

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institue Sheridan, Oregon 97837

December 3, 2018