A.02_JA_W91YTZ20Q0195_Chemistry Analyzer Maint_approved 8-27-20 (3).pdf

Control Number 20-RHCO-A-519

RFQ# W91YTZ20Q0195

PR # 11482993

Sole Source Justification (Brand Name)

For Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Simplified Acquisitions Threshold is currently $250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Army US Army Health Contracting Activity Regional Health Contracting Office-Atlantic

Gordon Health Contracting Branch Bldg. 332, 43 Central Hospital Court Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905-5650

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: $ _$96,933.00_

Name of Intended Contractor: Beckman Coulter Street Address: 11800 SW 147TH AVE City, State, Zip: Miami, FL 33196-2500

Phone: (714)792-3459 or 1-800-526-3821 Ext. 42359

Period of Performance: October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Fox Army Health Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama has a requirement for all necessary services and preventative maintenance to operate (2) AU 480 Chemistry Analyzers (Serial# 2016040018-Model# 24384317 and Serial# 2016040029-Model# 24384306). Provide and preform scheduled maintenance and repair service for (2) AU480 Chemistry Analyzers.

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: The AU 480 Chemistry Analyzers are Government-owned. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, only Beckman Coulter certified technicians can perform the preventative maintenance and repairs. Failure to maintain these laboratory analyzer services will result in delays of patient laboratory results impacting mission success.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: No additional actions to increase competition will be taken due to the system being proprietary.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. An SBA Dynamic Search using NAICS code 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and software found numerous small businesses, however, the majority of the Vendors provided either non-medical information software systems, i.e., calibration software, materials testing software, translation software, architecture software or provided their own software systems (platforms). A notice of intent will be posted on the beta.Sam.gov website and the J&A will be published post award in accordance with FAR 6.305.

8. Procurement History:

Previously competed? N/A No Yes

Current Contract: W91YTZ-17-P-1893 09/29/2017 – 9/30/2022, Beckman Coulter, Cage Code:

6Z677, Large Business, NAICS 811219, $94,137.00

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I certify that this software system is not available using mandatory sources or delivery cannot be made by the delivery date.

Signature:

Submitted By: Patricia Albert

Position Title : COR Email address: patricia.r.albert.civ@mail.mil

Date:

By: Patricia Albert

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: Sebrena L. Lane

Position Title: Contracting Officer Email address: sebrena.l.lane.civ@mail.mil

Date:

LANE.SEBRENA.LA

FAYE.1067133974

Digitally signed by

LANE.SEBRENA.LAFAYE.1067133

Date: 2020.08.27 15:18:04 -04'00'