Hologic-JEFO- MAMMO upgrade Andrews AFB posted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

HOLOGIC

CONTRACT SPE2D1-17-0027

SELENIA MAMMOGRAPHY UPGRADE

(1) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain, Capital Equipment Division, is the contracting activity.

(2) The action submitted for approval is a JEFO for the acquisition under Hologic contract SPE2D1-17-0027 valid through April 6, 2027.

(3) The required items are two Selenia Dimension Mammography unit Upgrades for Andrews AFB, Maryland. The upgrades performed by Hologic will consist of software licenses that will enable 3D imaging to take place. The 3D imaging is necessary in order to perform Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) which is the standard of care for breast imaging and breast cancer detection. Further, both online and onsite clinical training will be included.

The total estimated dollar value of this action is $309,000.00. The part numbers and descriptions that make up the delivery order for the upgrades to the existing Hologic Selenia Dimensions Mammography units are captured in the table below:

(4) The authority waiving the competition requirements is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(b), only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. The items from Hologic identified above are the only products that can meet the customer’s needs.

The items provided by Hologic are upgrades to existing Hologic Selenia Dimensions Mammography Systems. Due to the proprietary nature of the technology only Hologic which is OEM manufacturer of the equipment can perform the upgrades to the existing Hologic units. If any vendor other than Hologic were to perform work on this equipment, Hologic would no longer guarantee the cybersecurity compliance and any warranties from Hologic would be voided. No equipment can operate on the DoD network without maintain DoD RMF cybersecurity compliance. The upgrades will consist of software upgrades which will result in the production of 3D images which are superior to the current 2D imaging capability. The upgrade will consist of the installation of new software licenses. The enhanced images will help to improve clinical diagnostic capabilities of the staff at Andrews AFB, MD and will therefore improve the standard of care. The upgrades will also include upgrades to Windows 10 which is necessary in order to maintain DoD RMF compliance on the units.

(5) The Hologic items required are available on the Hologic Radiology contract SPE2D1-17-

0027. The contract pricing has previously been determined fair and reasonable via

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

HOLOGIC

CONTRACT SPE2D1-17-0027

SELENIA MAMMOGRAPHY UPGRADE

comparison with commercial pricing and other than cost or pricing data. The Contracting Officer determined that the subject procurement represents the best value to the Government.

(6) DLA Troop Support continues to perform market research on the availability of upgrades to Hologic Selenia Dimensions Mammography units that can support the needs of DLA Troop Support customers. The results of current market research indicate Hologic is the only known supplier that can meet all of the requirements of Andrews AFB, MD. The overall system requirements won't be completed until replacement units are procured in about three years.

(7) There are no other facts supporting the use of this JEFO.

(8) As the Contracting Officer, I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.