A02-AMTI Treadmills_Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_ACC REDACTED.pdf

Control No: JA-21-07-00352

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: The Contracting Activity responsible for this action is the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick,MD.

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number 0011643239 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _ Order/BPA# against FSS Contract # Order # against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #

Order # against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type:

Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army(OMA)

RTD&E FY:2020

Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Advanced Mechanical Technologies Inc Force and Motion 176 Waltham Street Watertown, MA 02472

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The items being requested for purchase are two (2) Mobius EI force sensing treadmills.

These are tandem, dual belt force sensing treadmills for use in the study of human gait biomechanics. Each of these force sensing treadmills is comprised of two independent and synchronized force sensing treadmill decks arranged in a tandem (front belt – back belt) configuration with a smooth transition between the front and back belts, making the tandem belts feel like a single smooth surface. Also included are the amplifiers for the front and rear force sensing components, the software needed to interpret the force and torque data from the treadmills, and computers loaded with the software needed to safely control the treadmills.

For Actions without Options:

Completion Total Value:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The requested items will replace existing force sensing treadmills built by Advanced Mechanical Technologies Inc (AMTI) which are currently used in the USARIEM biomechanics lab for the study of human gait during heavy Soldiering occupational tasks. As such, the replacement equipment must be nearly identical to the existing devices. AMTI is the only company licensed to manufacture this type of force sensing treadmill. Because these devices are primarily used to investigate the 3D ground reaction forces that occur during walking, they are required to have the front belt –back belt tandem configuration as well as the ability to operate at a slopes ranging from

Date: 30 SEP $ 249,350.00

+25% to -25%. While other companies make force sensing treadmills, AMTI is the only manufacturer that make a device that fulfills these requirements. The devices that will be replaced are beyond their expected service lifespan. The new / replacement devices are the only ones on the market that match the characteristics of the devices that they will replace. At this time there are no other companies that manufacture force sensing treadmills for use in the study of walking gait that have the required speed, grade and force sensing capabilities as these devices. This equipment is necessary to continue ongoing data collection efforts at USARIEM, as well as to ensure the continuity and reduce variability of data collected.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 .

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research:

Market research was conducted during the month of March 2021. It was determined that AMTI is the only manufacturer and source available to acquire the Mobius EI force sensing treadmill. There are no additional distributors available for this procurement request that could be used to increase competition, and there are no alternative systems that meet current requirements.

8. Other Facts: Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number:

Prior contract number(s): W911QY11P0230 (treadmill) and W911QY11P0284 (software) Effective dates: 25 Mar 2011 (treadmill) and 11 Apr 2011 (software)

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: 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.

Typed Name: Leila Walker Date: 29 April 2021 Title: Research Physiologist

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis via competition.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name: Courtney Piar Date: August 2021 Title:

Signature:

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