Determination_and_Findings_-_Signed.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE; OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

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FROM: S. DeCarie, Contracting Officer

SUBJECT: Determination under the SAT

In Accordance with 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(2) as found in FAR Subpart 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency, when the agency’s need for the supplies or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, full and open competition need not be provided for. This order is awarded to Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). This memo serves as documentation of my determination.

The absence of competition is due an unusual and compelling urgency, which precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable. Delay of contract award would result in serious injury, financial, or other, to the Government if the agency complies with the time periods specified in FAR 5.203. Therefore, due to the urgent nature of this procurement action, a synopsis notice was not required.

OHSU is the only medical provider, within local commuting distance, that provides the critical medical services not otherwise provided by an established institution within the scope of the Comprehensive Medical Service contract awarded to Integrated Medical Solutions (IMS), Inc.

Efforts have been made to establish terms between IMS and OHSU, however, a conclusion has not been made as of now.

The Contracting Officer used personal knowledge of similar services to analyze pricing for this requirement. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(ii), prices for these services are deemed fair and reasonable. The Contracting Office will monitor pricing to ensure that it continues to satisfy this determination.

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

United States Penitentiary Atwater, California 95301

July 31, 2019