A02-SSJ-FINAL-REDACTED.pdf

Control Number: FY25-0337 CUI

CUI

(Source Selection information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

LIMITING COMPETITION AT OR BELOW THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

THRESHOLD (SAT)

1. Contracting Activity: The contracting activity for this action is the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

2. Description of Action: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Request Number:

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: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds:

Period of Performance:

Base Period: 01 October 2025 through 30 September 2026 Option Period: 01 October 2026 through 30 September 2027

Delivery Schedule:

Quarterly Shipment: First week of October 2026, January 2027, April 2027 and July Bi-annual Shipment: First week of October 2026 and April 2027 Annual Shipment: First week of October 2026

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Biomerieux Japan LTD.

2-17-7 Akasaka Akasaka Tameike Tower 2F Minato-ku 107-0052, Japan Unique Entity ID: JZPDU6QCKX55 Cage Code: JB278

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

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3. Description of Services or Supplies: The Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka (NMRTC Yokosuka) has a need for additional Biomerieux reagents and supplies in order to operate their existing Biomerieux Vitek 2 Compact analyzer at NMRTC Yokosuka and Branch Health Clinic at Iwakuni (BHC Iwakuni).

The following reagents and supplies are being requested, and are essential to the Biomerieux Analyzer in order to conduct analysis for the purposes of patient treatment, and care of active duty, family members and other eligible beneficiaries assigned to U.S. Forces Japan:

1. Item #: 410851 / Biomerieux BacT Alert FA Plus 30ml bottles

2. Item #: 410852 / Biomerieux BacT Alert FN Plus 40ml bottles

3. Item #: 410853 / Biomerieux BacT Alert PF Pediatric FAN 30ml bottles

4. Item #: 21255 / Vitek Densichek Plus Standards

5. Item #: 21341 / Vitek Gram Negative ID Cards

6. Item #: 21342 / Vitek Gram Positive ID Cards

7. Item #: 21346 / Vitek Neisseria Haemophilus ID Cards

8. Item #: V1200 / Vitek Dispensette

9. Item #: 423719 / Vitek 0.45% Saline 500ml btl

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.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Biomerieux is the sole manufacturer and seller of the above listed reagents and supplies. NMRTC Yokosuka and BHC Iwakuni each own a Biomerieux Vitek 2 Compact Analyzer, and the reagents being requested are the only reagents that are compatible with their Vitek 2 Compact Analyzers. Therefore, Biomerieux is the only vendor capable of meeting the needs of the Government, as it is the only known source to provide these reagents with no known distributors or resellers.

Therefore, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Biomerieux, Inc. is the only responsible source of meeting the needs of NMRTC and BHC’s requirements.

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 monetary 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 $250K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required

(Source Selection information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

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:

7. Market Research: The market research conducted was through GSA, Medical Master Catalog, and the manufacturer; Biomerieux Japan. All research was conducted to determine the correct material for the testing required. With thorough market research, it was determined that the required reagents and supplies are available through the manufacturer only, and not found through GSA, the Medical Master Catalog, or any other mandatory sources.

8. Other Facts: Not Applicable

(Source Selection information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

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:

Title:

Signature:

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 previous purchase history. 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.

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