21-RHCO-P-25_JA signed.pdf

Control No. 21-RHCO-P-25

Version – March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES

COMMERCIAL ITEMS – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONTHRESHOLD

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold < $250K)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific, HealthContracting Branch, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), 673 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey

WA 98503.

2. Description of Action: Madigan (MAMC) Army Medical Center, Dept of Pathology, Laboratory Services; Joint-Base Lewis-McChord Tacoma WA is requesting a BPA Call on various Whole Blood Products (FDA) Approved Products.

An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does notmeet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement207.103(d)(i)(B).

(Insert approval authority title) approved an acquisition plan in accordance with DFARS 207.103(d)(i)(B) on (insert date).

The required acquisition plan in accordance with DFARS 207.103(d)(i)(B) is currently awaiting (insert approval authority title) approval.

Name of Intended Contractor: BloodWorks NW Street Address: 921 Terry Ave City, State, Zip: Seattle WA 98104-1239

Phone:

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Pathology, Laboratory Services Tacoma WA is requesting a Sole Source BPA Call on various Blood Products, Whole Blood, Platelets, Cryo and Transfusion Services from the above BPA. These products are not available through Mandatory Supply Sources such as Prime Vender or ECAT. They will be for specific patients in preparation for surgical procedures, emergency treatment, in the Emergency Department, and any other procedure that requires an immediate transfusion of blood at Madigan. The required products are prescribed for the patients’ and determined by the Physician, based on the patient(s) medical condition and diagnosis, aimed to meet the best medical, health, and recovery outcome.

Period of Performance: 01 October 2020 – 30 September 2021 Total Value: $ 150,000.00

For Actions with Options: N/A

Base Period: to Option Period 1: to Option Period 2: to Option Period 3: to Option Period 4: to Option Period 5: to

Value: $ Value: $ Value: $ Value: $ Value: $ Value: $

FAR Clause 52.217-8 option: to or (insert completion date) N/A Value: $ Total: $

4. Authority Cited: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 (or 41 U.S.C. 1903 for Special Emergency Procurement) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5:

Unusual and compelling urgency Exclusive licensing agreements Industrial mobilization Other: Only one source reasonably available, as determined by the

Surgeon for the well-being and surgical recovery outcome of the patient(s).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Based on comparison with other related products in the marketplace, the Physician has determined the products offered by BloodWorks NW, best meet the specific patients’ medical needs. The Physician and staff are trained on the procedures in use of these products which will provide reduced liability, risk, administrative and training time and will represent a cost savings to the Government.

Increased likelihood of successful procedure, recovery, and quality of life derived from the most appropriate whole blood products that are based on the diagnosis and treatment is a significant intangible benefit to the Government consistent with the mission of the US Army Medical Command.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: In accordance with FAR 5.201 this action with the J& A will be posted to Beta Sam FBO.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A general competitive effort is made by the Physician and throughout the requirement review process which considers the applicability of products from other sources to determine the product that best meets the needs of the patient. In addition, the intended contractor is the only source determined of meeting the Physicians requirements prescribed for the patients.

8. Market Research: This requirement is for Blood and Whole Blood products, FSC 6505 (Class VIII). Detail, including key work searches described in the Market Research report which supports this J & A can be found in the PCF File under Market Research. Market Research has been conducted by searching the Dynamic Small Business search using NAICS Code: 621991(Blood and Organ Banks). Results from this research did not locate any small businesses that could provide the above products meeting the salient characteristics as determined by the Physician.

9. Interested Sources: To date, other than, BloodWorks NW, only Tacoma Pierce Blood Bank, under a separate BPA agreement with Madigan is used in rotation with this vendor, in support for Whole Blood Products provided to Madigan based on Physician requirements.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number:W81K0220F0084 or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

11. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted by: SSG Jason M. Reed USA Position/Title: OIC, Pathology Email: Jason.m.Reed34.mil@mail.mil Date: 28 July 2020

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that theanticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair andreasonable.

This determination will be made using the following: price analysis cost analysis IGCE audit: other: Prior award action representing similar or exact requirements for these procedures under award W81K0220F0084.

As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data is not required because the item and/or services being acquired are considered commercial.

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

Signature:

Scott A. Barr Contracting Officer

JBLM-HCB

Date: 28 July 2020

REED.JASON.MICHAEL.125336406

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