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4. Authority Cited Permitting Limited Sources: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(1)(i)) (Identify the citation permitting limited sources. This section is normally the most detailed part of the justification. To assist you in preparing this justification, an introductory sentence for each of the FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i) circumstances for limiting sources are provided below.

SOMEDD has unique mission requirements to provide surgical care in austere environments and en-route casualty care with reduced footprint. Current fielded equipment restricts the SOMEDD from performing austere resuscitative surgical care ISO SOF missions and potential future A2/AD environments. The handheld ultrasound device was selected due to size, weight and it's compatibility with a broad range of devices. Other similar handheld ultrasound devices have excess capabilities, require Bluetooth to function and cost beyond the selected ultrasound.

5. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(viii)) Inquiries were put out to Butterfly Network and was discovered they have authorized resellers within GSA Advantage and the open market.

Austere Resuscitative Surgical Care subject matter experts conducted market research on current commercially available handheld ultrasound devices and determined the selected device met all the performance parameters based on unit requirements.

6. Market Research: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(vi)) Market Research was completed via Internet search as well as GSA vendors via GSA Advantage returned with positive results. Currently there is one authorized reseller in GSA Advantage and four open market resellers offering the required handheld ultrasound device.

Solicitation will be posted in GPE.

7. Interested Sources:

8. Other Facts Supporting the Justification: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(vii)) SOMEDD already has inventory of the other comparable handheld ultrasounds. The GE Healthcare VScan Extend is no longer manufactured and the SOMEDD inventory OH are out of warranty and nearing end of life/not functional. The new GE Healthcare Vscan model is wireless, requiring Bluetooth/WiFi to function (not desirable). The Philips Lumify within the SOMEDD inventory are cost prohibitive. MMC indicates it would cost approx to purchase 6 of these devices. Additionally, these devices have not functioned in austere environments without bluetooth/WiFi availability. SOMEDD end-users have training and experience with the Butterfly handheld ultrasound device over other comparable devices.

9. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(x))

(This should be signed by a Requiring Activity Official (RAO) at a level commensurate with the ultimate approving authority:

a. If it does not require USSOCOM Agency Advocate for Competition approval, then an RAO commensurate with the Chief of the Contracting Office.)

b. If the AAC or Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) must approve, then the RAO must be an 0-6 or equivalent.

c. If the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) must approve, then the RAO must be at the level of Program Executive Officer, Director, Commander, Chief of Staff, or equivalent.)

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.

Name: Title:

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Signature:

10. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: DFARS 216.505-70(d)(3)) I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. (Provide the basis for this determination, e.g., describe techniques to be used to determine fair and reasonable price, such as cost analysis, price analysis, audit, should cost, independent Government estimate, etc. As part of this basis indicate whether certified cost or pricing data will be required or if one of the exceptions in FAR 15.403 will apply.)

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE IN SECTION 11 BELOW ALSO SERVES AS THE PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION IN

THIS SECTION.

11. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(ix))

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: SFC JEFFERY S. MODLIN Title: CONTRACTING OFFICER

Signature: Date: Jun 17, 2025MODLIN.JEFFERY.SHANE.13932527

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