Amended JA_Contracting_red.pdf

Control Number: 20-RHCO-C-154

Amendment to Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

For Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office –Central, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

2. Description of Action: The extended description has changed:

From: Part No: 8065754026

To: Part No: 8065754026 (1bx = 10 tips ($260 ea x 10 = $2,600.00 bx)

The total estimated cost increased by $9,360.00 from $19,040.00 to $28,400.00.

Requirement: New Repeat

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost

Funds: OMA Other Funds: ___Total Dollar Value: $28,400.00

Name of Intended Contractor: ALCON

Street Address: 6201 S. Freeway

City, State, Zip: Ft Worth, Tx 76134

Phone: (281) 900-4193

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The requested item is for purchase of Alcon iLux MGD Dry Eye System, Item

No: 8065754025 for the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The description is changed to read: From: Part No: 8065754026 To: Part No: 8065754026 (1bx = 10 tips ($260 ea x 10 =

$2,600.00 bx)

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 iLux Dry Eye System carries out several functions: Warms the Meibomian glands of the eyelid(s) that are causing the “dry eye” dysfunction. Once the eyelids are warmed, the device compresses the eyelid expressing the meibum from within the Meibomian glands of the eyelids. The iLux system is the only “hand held” device on the market that can perform this method of the dry eye treatment. In addition, there are no authorized distributors.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted to FBO on 27 February 2020 allowing vendors to submit their capabilities for consideration for future requirements. In addition, an FBO posing will be executed with an open window of sixty (60) days to identify their capabilities for consideration on future requirements.

7. Market Survey: Market Research and personal knowledge reveals there is only one (1) source with the capabilities to reach International donors. Other vendors do exist, however, their donor search has limited reach to certain demographics of the patients and geographic regions.

8. Procurement History: This is a new requirement.

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 is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Submitted By: MARISSA L. WEDEL, MD

LTC, MC, USA

Position Title: Chief, Ophthalmology Service

Email Address: marissa.l.wedel.mil@mail.mil

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: CLIN 0002’s description was changed and added additional funding. The extended description was changed: From: Part No: 8065754026 To: Part No: 8065754026 (1bx = 10 tips

($260 ea x 10 = $2,600.00 bx). The unit price amount was increased by $2,340.00 from $260.00 to $2,600.00.

The total cost of this line item was increased by $9,360.00 from $1,040.00 to $10,400.00.

The total cost of this contract was increased by $9,360.00 from $19,040.00 to $28,400.00.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Submitted By: NORIEKO WHITEHEAD

Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email Address: norieko.g.whitehead.civ@mail

(1 October 2015)