HT001524P0009_LSJ_Redacted.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition Limited Sources Justification for Brand Name Acquisition

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity: Defense Health Agency (DHA), Enterprise Medical Support - Contracting Division (EMS-CD), Joint Base San-Antonio, TX 78234.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being approved: The EMS-CD requests approval to award a sole source contract for the purchase of three (3) of three advanced hearing aid verification systems.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Government has a need for the purchase of three advanced hearing aid verification systems. The systems will verify and adjust hearing instruments to target automatically through a direct interface with the fitting software and measure the high frequency amplification of hearing instruments that claim extended bandwidth. The hearing aid verification system must include the following capabilities:

Audibility mapping Percentile analysis SII target ranges Speech map comparison tests Wideband verification Maximum Audible Output Frequency (MAOF) highlighter for frequency lowering Real Ear to Dial Difference (REDD) measurement Compatibility with service maintenance provider’s equipment available within the hospital

Estimated Value:

Delivery Date(s): 30 days after award

Proposed Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Funding Type: Defense Health Program (DHP)

4. Statutory Authority Cited permitting other than full and open competition: 41 U.S.C. 1901;

as implemented at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of the Statutory Authority Cited: The Audioscan Verifit 2 is intended to replace the current Audioscan Verifit 1. E3 Audiometrics offers multiple hearing aid testing devices from various manufacturers, but the Verifit 2 was selected over the other hearing aid testing devices due to its range of functions and the familiarity the providers at the Audiology Department have with the Audioscan interface and software, mitigating operational down time and the need/cost for retraining.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: e3 Diagnostics is only source capable of providing the required equipment. e3 Diagnostics, located in San Diego area/ Modesto and Los Angeles area offices, are the sole source factory trained representatives for the Audioscan Verifit 2 and NOAH Hearing Aid Testing Equipment. The representation includes the sale, installation, calibration, and service maintenance of the entire product portfolio within the state of California. There are no opportunities to obtain additional competition for this specific brand name product.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

7. Determination that Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Prior to award, the contracting officer will determine that the proposed price for the required equipment is fair and reasonable. In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) in acquisitions, the contracting officer may base the statement of price reasonableness on competition; market research; comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases; current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements; a comparison with similar items in a related industry; contracting officer’s personal knowledge of the item being purchased; comparison to an independent Government estimate; or any other reasonable basis.

8. Market Research: The previous market research provided by the requesting activity did not clearly define what steps were taken to determine the market resources and/or providers.

9. Other Facts: N/A

10. Interested Sources: To date, no sources have expressed interest in this requirement.

11. Actions to overcome barriers:

(a) Efforts to Obtain Competition: Efforts to obtain competition are limited due to the OEM’s proprietary rights.

(b) Actions to Increase Competition: Actions to increase competition are limited due to the OEM’s proprietary rights.

(c) Follow-on Order: The Government will continue to conduct market research in support of future requirements.