8-_CO_single_source_justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 673 CONS

Project/Program Name: DXH 800 Hematology Analyzer

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1W4AB9122AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $144,404.52

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The lab department requires a service and maintenance agreement for the maintenance and repair two Beckman Coulter Inc. DXH800 hematology analyzers (SN AT48672, ATA8672).

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

This system uses patented technology and copyrighted software to produce optimum results. Medical Maintenance personnel are not qualified, due to proprietary measures, and are unable to perform maintenance. Due to proprietary test equipment, only the instrument manufacturer, Beckman Coulter Inc. can provide the annual service required. They also provide unique training on the maintenance and service for their technical personnel.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Research revealed Beckman Coulter does not have authorized resellers and service members are not qualified or able to work on Beckman Coulter equipment, due to the propriety information needed to test, calibrate or repair Beckman Coulter equipment.

Beckman Coulter is the sole provider of all maintenance to include all preventative maintenance, calibration, and repairs on all of their products.

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

At the moment Beckman Coulter does not plan to have authorized sellers or other third parties to offer these services.

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

20-May-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Anthony V. Bennett

Signature of Contracting Officer

BENNETT.ANTHONY.V.1102

917002

Digitally signed by

BENNETT.ANTHONY.V.1102917002

Date: 2019.05.20 14:42:53 -08'00'