Attachment 1- JA - SWPHS DEXA - 15 May 2023 - Corrected - CO Signed_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 502 Contracting Squadron / JBKAE Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F2MTR23045AW01

Project/Program Name: DEXA Machines Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron (SWHPS) has one (1) Hologic Horizon Model W Dual Energy Xray Analysis (DEXA) Bone Densiometer that is being upgraded to Hologic APEX Software v.5.6.1.1 and Windows10 to enable comma separated values (CSV) batch data export to be analyzed. This machine allows for approximately six (6) candidates can be processed per hour, per machine. SWHPS does not have sufficient scheduling time to screen all candidates in a timely manner. Two (2) more Hologic Horizon Model W systems utilizing APEX Software v.5.6.1.1 are required to provide necessary bone-mineral density (BMD) screening for 180-230 Special Warfare candidates per course, or 1200 SW candidates per year.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

IAW FAR 6.302-1(c) this is a brand name requirement to meet the government need. SWHPS has 5 years of data obtained with the existing Hologic system. The “Whole Body” BMD value, and others, are being utilized as potential injury-risk indicators in this population due to the proven relationship in similar groups. Historical comparisons of data with any screenings obtained with a different manufacturer's technology would render existing information useless, as these machines have been demonstrated to be statistically different in prior research. New manufacturer's output would extend the timeline of utility in this risk-mitigation effort, resulting in a time and financial loss of SW candidate injury-risk profiling capability and create additional loss where the updated APEX software (v.5.6.1.1) was recently purchased.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

All mandatory BPAs and GSA Advantage were checked for two (2) Hologic Horizon Model W machines, with no suitable results.

While conducting general market research, it was found that this product is limited in availability with acceptable software/ firmware package. In effort to find a market, Hologic Inc. was contracted directly. A telephone conversation with the Hologic sales representative revealed two (2) available machines with acceptable software available and they will not require additional upgrade. Equipment, service, and installation package is available directly from Hologic Sales and Service, LLC.

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC stated there were three licensed distributors of their products. All three licensed distributors are considered small business. All three small businesses were contacted and two businesses stated they could meet the requirement for brand name products with acceptable software packages. For further details on Efforts to obtain competition, please review Attachment - Market Research document.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

No other products exist that are compatible with the Hologic APEX Software and current SWHPS Operations. Further research will be conducted on future purchases for this requirement, but at the current time, there is only one company that produces the brand name requirement, which is Hologic Sales and Service, LLC, a large business. Hologic Sales and Service, LLC does have three small business distributors. In the future, research will be conducted whether more businesses will offer these brand named products.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

09-May-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Lance Watters, GS-12, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

WATTERS.LANCE.M.13697113

Digitally signed by

WATTERS.LANCE.M.1369711357

Date: 2023.05.16 10:48:47 -05'00'