Single_Source_Justification _CO_signed _PCF_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 673d Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser Service and Maintenance

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1W4AB6099A002/FA5000-16-R-0030

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

On-site service and maintenance for the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser in place at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), JBER, AK in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance is Base Year and four (4) Option Years.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. uses patented technology and copyrighted software. Government personnel are not qualified to perform maintenance, due to the proprietary equipment configuration. Only the manufacturer can provide the quarterly service required. They require and provide unique certification training to their technicians for the maintenance and service of the equipment and software.

There is no training offered by the company to outside personnel to obtain the certifications.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A representative in the Service Contracts department was contacted at Alcon Laboratories, Inc. to verify that they are the only providers of the maintenance and received confirmation that there are no other authorized technicians for this equipment.

Internet searches were conducted of the Alcon Laboratories, Inc. website (www.myalcon.com), GSA Advantage (negative results), FPDS- NG (found three USAF bases with the same or similar services provided by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). Contacted POC regarding Navy contract and found they have acquired the same maintenance support in 2013.

A Dynamic Small Business search using the NAICS code 811219 and the key word 'medical' revealed 512 small businesses. Of these businesses, 11 were located in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Washington, or Oregon. Even though there are small businesses that perform this requested service, due to the proprietary nature of the equipment there are no small business opportunities available at this time.

A Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract to Alcon Laboratories, Inc. was also posted on the GPE (www.fbo.gov) on 04 August 2016 and no responses were received from any prospective vendors indicating they might be able to perform the required services.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

At this time there is only one known source that can provide this maintenance. However, a continuous review of the market will be made and if other sources become available, a solicitation will be publicly posted and a competitive award will be made.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a) in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

15-Aug-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer