A.02 Sole Source JA - Alcon Consumable_with LAFC commentsREVKOSigned.pdf

Control Number: 24-RHCO-A-9

RFQ#: W91YTZ24Q0004

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

Sole Source Justification For Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Currently $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office-East (MRCO-E) Fort Liberty Health Contracting Branch 9275 Doerr Road, Building 1221 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _DHP________ Total Dollar Value: $249,000.00

Name of Intended Contractor: Alcon Vision LLC Street Address: 6201 South Freeway City, State, Zip: Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099

Phone: Matt Horton (817) 615-5336, email: matt.horton@alcon.com

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for the procurement of consumables, disposables and accessories to include (Phaco Paks, Monarch Cartridges, Polymer Intrepid Transformer Handpiece, Centurion ultravit anterior vitrectomy probe and numerous other centurion vision accessories) to support the Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) Ophthalmology Department and the Operating Room. This will be a Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to ALCON Vision, LLC. The BPA period of performance will be a three-year ordering period, from 31 December 2023 through 30 December 2026. DHP funds will be used for purchases against the BPA and prices will be firm fixed price on BPA Calls placed against the BPA. This requirement is a supply procurement.

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

Controlled by: USAHCA CUI Category: SP-PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLYCON

POC: Cynthia Richardson, cynthia.a.richardson-rhone.civ@health.mil

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one brand can provide 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: WAMC Ophthalmology Department and the Operating Room has a requirement for consumables, disposables and accessories which operates on the Alcon Centurion®Vision System (ECN’s 085927, 085928) which was purchased under contract W91YTZ17P1939. Alcon Vision LLC provided a proprietary letter dated 08 November 2023 (see PCF cabinet W91YTZ24Q0004, folder A.02, Sole Source Justification) confirming it is the sole manufacturer and sole distributors of the centurion vision system which operates consumables, disposables and accessories. Although other vendors offer Phacoemulsification Systems, consumables, disposables and accessories, those items are not compatible and will not operate on the system currently used by WAMC. Failure to provide these supplies will result in the diminished healthcare of the patient.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: There is no effective competition expected for this requirement, however the solicitation will be posted to www.SAM.gov.

7. Market Survey: Market Research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. I researched by using the General NAICS code 339115 and found no small business contractors having the capability to provide the parts. On 22 September 2023 an on-line search was conducted on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Quick Market Research, and nothing was revealed using the words ‘Phaco Packs.”

Results of the search using the key word: ‘Phaco Packs.”

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

Results of the search using the NAICS code 339115:

Economic Group Number of Firms Found Service-Disabled Veteran 10 Currently SDB Certified 0 Currently HUBZone Certified 0

Currently 8(a) Certified 15 Woman or Women Owned 8 Veteran 10

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

8. Procurement History:

a. Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number:

W91YTZ20P0177 from 17 Jun 2020 thru 16 Dec 2020 in the amount of $149K BPA Contract # W91YTZ20A0023 1 Oct 2020 thru 30 Sept 2023 in the amount of $580, 343.09 BPA Contract # W91YTZ21A0018 1 Oct 2021 thru 30 Sept 2023 in the amount of $249k BPA Contract # W91YTZ21A0020 1 Oct 2021 thru 30 Sept 2023 in the amount of $249k

b. Previously competed? N/A No Yes

c. Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

d. Subcontracting Plan is not required in accordance with 52.219-9.

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 the required product/services are not available using mandatory sources, and delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

Submitted By: Jennifer Todd Position Title: COR

Email address: Jennifer.e.todd3.civ@health.mil Date: 21 September 2023

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: DONNA L. BLOSSOM Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Donna.l.blossom.civ@health.mil Date: 20DEC23

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Alcon Consumable Supplies in support of the Ophthalmology Department and the Operating Room located at WAMC, Fort Liberty, NC. The proposed contract period of performance will be from 31 December 2023 through 30 December 2026. The estimated total contract value is $249,000.00 on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization), and the supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________________________

Typed Name: Kerry A. Alvarenga Title: Command Advocate for Competition