Hologic ThinPrep Justification and Approval_Redacted.pdf

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Hologic Lab ThinPrep Maintenance Services
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Control No: 21-RHCO-C-476

Version February 2017 requirement encompasses the repair, PM, calibration, and exchange services according

Period of Performance: 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022, with four 12-month options

Total Value: for the base and each option period)

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Hologic is the sole supplier of parts and services for the Hologic Lab ThinPrep System. All replacement parts manufactured or marketed by Hologic are compliant with original equipment manufacturer specifications.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: A notice of intent to sole source was posted on beta.SAM.gov 21 May 2021 to 28 May 2021.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: A review of GSA.gov showed that no small businesses offered Hologic Lab ThinPrep maintenance services. The searched showed 59 contractors using SIN 65 II A, Medical Equipment and Supplies, category A-200, Equipment Maintenance and Repair. Hologic was not listed in this category. Conducted searches on Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) and Ability One, but neither of these sources could support this requirement.

8. Other Facts: Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W81K00-18-P-0479 Previously Competed N/A Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

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