A.02 JA 21-RHCO-A-360 PAR_final Redacted.pdf

Control Number: 21-RHCO-A-691

RFQ/RFP #: W91YTZ21Q0231

Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Regional Health Contracting Office Activity-Atlantic (RHCO-A) Fort Bragg Health Contracting Cell 6021 5th Street, Building 1467 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5505

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value:

Name of Intended Contractor: General Electric (doing business as) GE HealthCare Large Business

Street Address: P.O BOX 74008831

City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60674-8831

Phone: 386-262-6114

Period of Performance: Anticipated to be 1 October 2021 through 30 September 2026, currently awaiting an Authority to Operate (ATO) determination.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: GE HealthCare Viewpoint software is an Ultrasound (US) Information Technology (IT) solution that enables the ability to view comprehensive information pertaining to exams, results, images and reports - all in one view. It simplifies daily routines and improves workflow making it easier to work with high risk pregnancies, obtaining, tracking and documenting critical fetal ultrasound measurements and other critical data. It is anticipated that this requirement will a for a base year (1 Oct 2021-30 Sep 2022) and four twelve –month options (1 Oct 2022 – 30 Sep 2026)

4. Authority Cited:

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

(c) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OR

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: GE HealthCare View Point software is currently used on Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) servers. This requirement is for the continued use of software, maintenance of software, and upgrades of software. Contractor is only allowed to access servers through designated authorized WAMC Information Management Personal. WAMC is in receipt of a sole source letter from GE Health Care stating that, “General Electric Company (going to market as GE Health Care) is the sole manufacturer and sole authorized government hospital distributor of the View Point US System.” If this service is not continued there will be a negative impact of WAMC to obtain information on high risk pregnancies.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: A synopsis was posted to the internet 31 Aug 21, a solicitation will be posted to the internet

7. Market Survey: Conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. On 1 September 21 an on-line search was conducted on Small Business Administration (SBA) a quick market research website using NAICS code 811219 and keyword “View Point” the results showed that were two small businesses that meet the search criteria. However, this will be a Sole Source requirement to GE Health Care.

Results of the search using NAICS 811219 and key words, “View Point”:

Economic Group Number of Firms Found Veteran 0 Currently HUBZone Certified 0 Service-Disabled Veteran 0 Currently SDB Certified 0 Currently 8(a) Certified 0 Woman or Women Owned 0

The required products are not available on the General Schedule Administration (GSA) contract schedule.

8. Procurement History: Multiple Credit Card Purchases.

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify this product is not available using mandatory sources or delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

Submitted By: Christen M. Barnhill Position Title : CPT, AN, Surgical Logistics

Email address: christen.m.barnhill.mil@mail.mil Date: 10 Oct 2018

Vanessa S. Frank Health System Specialist vanessas.s.frank.civ@mail.mil 1 September 2021

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

Signature:

Typed Name: LONNIE K. ROBINSON Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Lonnie.k.robinson.civ@mail.mil.

Date: 1 September 2021