Hologic-JEFO- MAMMO USAFA Colorado.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 (2) Selenia Dimension Mammography unit Upgrades for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado. The upgrades will consist of software licenses and upgrade kits that will enable 3D imaging to take place. Further, both online and onsite clinical training will be included. The total estimated dollar value of this action is $287,000.00.

(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 item from Hologic identified above is the only product that can meet the customer’s needs.

Hologic is the only vendor in the radiology program that can supply this equipment. The items provided by Hologic identified above are upgrades to two existing Selenia Dimensions Mammography Systems. The upgrade will consist of hardware and software upgrades which will result in the production of 3D images which are superior to the current 2D imaging capability. The enhanced images will help to improve clinical diagnostic capabilities of the staff at USAFA, CO and will therefore improve the standard of care. Due to the proprietary nature of the technology only Hologic can perform the upgrades to the existing Hologic 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 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 USAFA, CO. The overall system requirement won't be competed until replacement units are procured in about three years.

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

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

HOLOGIC

CONTRACT SPE2D1-17-0027

SELENIA MAMMOGRAPHY UPGRADE

(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.