single_source_justification_2.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 31st Contracting Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Purchase Request/ FM568252737001 Identification Number:

Project/Program Name: Cellular Analysis System Estimated Contract Cost $93,528.43 (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required The 31st Contracting Squadron is looking to purchase one (1) Beckman Coulter Model DXH600 Cellular Analysis System and accessories for the 31st Medical Group, Aviano AB, Italy.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A), Only One brand name and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The equipment being purchased is in line with the existing equipment platform in place and will be covered by the existing service contract FA5682-14-M-E008. This service contract covers all the specific reagents, supplies, technical support, and parts unique to the Beckman Coulter product line. Purchasing a different brand product would require an additional service contract to be awarded along side the existing one. Also, a training support team would have to be contracted to come to Aviano AB and train the staff on the new machine.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Multiple sources have been found to carry this specific product. Contact has been made with these vendors in order to obtain competition. A price fair and reasonable determination will be made prior to award.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

Upon the need for additional devices and at the expiration of the current service contract FA5682-14-M-E008, Full and Open competition will be pursued.

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

12-Nov-2015

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Byron V. Burton, SSgt/E-5

Signature of Contracting Officer BURTON.BYRON.VENTURE.138 Digitally signed by BURTON.BYRON.VENTURE.1383810015

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USAF, 3810015 cn=BURTON.BYRON.VENTURE.1383810015 Date: 2015.12.16 09:36:03 +01'00'