19AQMM20P0423 JA.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity: The Bureau of Medical Services

(MED) through the Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) has a requirement for the

Shoreland/Travax Travel Medicine Application/Database Access.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved: AQM intends to purchase

Shoreland/Travax Travel Medicine Application/Database access for a period of performance of one (1) year base and two (2) one-year options. The anticipated total cost is including options.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the Department’s needs: The

Department has a requirement for MED users to obtain and provide continuously updated information on international in-country health threats, risks, countermeasures, and resources, particularly focused on individual traveler's needs. With this application, MED users can generate up-to-date reports for the care and education of patients.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition: 41 U.S.C. 1901; FAR 13.501(a), Sole source (including brand name).

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited: Shoreland/Travax is the sole source of civilian Travel Medicine support for both The Department of Defense and the White House

Medical groups. Having this capability enables the Department to access the same updated information on international in-country health threats, risks, countermeasures, and resources enabling a collaborative planning environment throughout the government.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable: N/A

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable: The Contracting Officer will make a fair and reasonable price determination based on market research, comparison of previous purchase prices found reasonable, or a comparison with similar items in related industry.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted: No market research was conducted, as the

Shoreland/Travax subscription service currently deployed is a proprietary database that can only be used through the original manufacturer – Shoreland/Travax.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: As this is a brand name only justification, no one contractor’s unique qualifications are used as the basis for this justification. Rather, the products identified by brand name herein have been identified as the only products meeting the Department’s requirements.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: N/A

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required: Continual market research will be conducted to ensure competition is maximized to the greatest extent practicable.