3_Sole Source JA Statement_RQI.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Justification and Approval to Procure: Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program subscription for the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Building 1011, Will Rogers ANGB, OKC, Oklahoma

SUBJECT: Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program Subscription

ABSTRACT: The government proposes to purchase Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program subscription. The Government refers to alleging that there is “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements in order to meet the agency’s standardization program.” The required written justification and approvals are as follows:

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY - The contracting agency responsible for this action is the Will Rogers Air National Guard

Base Contracting Office, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION - The nature of the contractual action for which approval is sought is sole source purchase of Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program subscription.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES – Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program subscription for The

American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training for healthcare workers.

4. AUTHORITY CITED – RQI Partners LLC is the “Original Equipment Distributor” for this purchase. Therefore they are the sole source facility to provide this type of service, giving the Federal Government unmatched quality and pricing.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED – This equipment will be used by the 137 AES and 137 MDG to maintain the clinical competency of all 137th AES assigned flight nurse, aeromedical technicians and support staff as well as 137 SOMDG clinicians and support staff.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION – RQI Partners LLC is the only authorized source for the Resuscitation

Quality Improvement (RQI) program subscription.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION – Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program is a proprietary product of RQI Partners LLC.

8. MARKET SURVEY – The 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has tried to find other sources for this type equipment that will integrate with our current equipment and systems; but no other providers were found that offered this unique requirement.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES – This equipment meets the installations needs and would provide the lowest cost to the end user.

10. OTHER FACTORS - Not Applicable.

11. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION - “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief."

TIFFANY D. ANDERSEN, Maj, OKANG Date 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Requestor of Purchase

12. REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION - “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J & A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

Darcy D. Tate, Colonel, OKANG Date Commander/Supervisor of Requestor

13. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION – “I hereby determine that the anticipated cost for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.”

14. PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION – “I certify that this J & A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

RYAN A. MOEHLE, Capt, OKANG Date Contracting Officer