HT941024N0114 SOLE SOURCE JA v2_Redacted.pdf

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

DHA PGI 213.5, Attachment 1 (06-21-2018)

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition Sole Source Acquisition of Commercial Items

Conducted Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity:

This justification is executed by the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Operations Division - West (HCD-W), San Diego, CA, on behalf of the Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMC-SD) at 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Deigo, CA 92134.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being approved:

This is a fixed price supply purchase for Ultrasound Phantoms from sole source manufacturer, Sun Nuclear Corporation (UEI # NPL7NZRDALB3, CAGE # 1Q7K3).

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMC-SD) is requesting Ultrasound Phantoms.

The objective of this sole source award is to establish a one-time Purchase Order (PO) contract for:

Part # Item Quantity DBDIS-P Sun Nuclear Diagnostic Imaging Solutions Package

(Qty 3) Multipurpose Ultrasound Phantom Easy, comprehensive evaluation of ultrasound imaging systems, over the full range of clinical imaging frequencies (2 MHz to 18 MHz). The rubber-based phantom includes a combination of monofilament line targets for distance measurements and tissue mimicking target structures of varying sizes and contrasts Six gray scale targets ranging in contrast from +15 to -15 dB are provided to evaluate the system’s displayed dynamic range and gray scale processing performance. Carrying case included.

Location: Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMC-SD) at 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Deigo, CA 92134.

4. Statutory Authority Cited permitting other than full and open competition:

This acquisition of commercial items is conducted pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of the Statutory Authority Cited:

This sole source justification is prepared using the format at FAR 6.303-2, modified to reflect the procedures in FAR Subpart 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that the only manufacturer capable of meeting the Government’s minimum requirements is Sun Nuclear Corporation (UEI # NPL7NZRDALB3, CAGE # 1Q7K3). The Radiology Department at NMC San Diego requires these phantoms to perform annual physics testing on diagnostic ultrasound machines. These phantoms are necessary and are only compatible with existing equipment.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted to SAM.gov to ensure there are no other capable vendors. Sun Nuclear Corporation (UEI # NPL7NZRDALB3, CAGE # 1Q7K3) is the only option due to nature of the compatibility and need. If new vendors are found during this posting, the specialist will change acquisition strategy to competition.

7. Determination that Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

In accordance with the basis for award procedures at FAR 13.106-3, the Contracting Officer will utilize a comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases and a comparison of the price to the independent Government estimate provided by the requiring activity to determine the vendor's quoted price fair and reasonable. Additionally, the Government has historical pricing information from similar contracts that provided similar services. The cumulative data available to the Contracting Officer provides for the ability to determine a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)

8. Market Research:

Market research was conducted by technical experts in August 2024. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements, using search engines in an effort to find open market contractors, reviewing mandatory sources, and posting a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Search engines utilized include SAM.gov, FPDS-NG, DHA Inventory, Excess Personal Property, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), Ability One, ECAT-DLA, GSA Advantage, and the VA to identify potential sources that can meet the Government's requirements. The objective of this sole source award is to establish a one-time Purchase Order (PO) contract for the Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMC-SD) for Ultrasound Phantoms. Market research has determined that Sun Nuclear Corporation is the only manufacturer that can meet the requirements and compatibility of the necessary equipment to perform annual testing on diagnostic ultrasound machines. The Notice of Intent to Sole Source HT941024N0114 was posted on the System for Award Management website (SAM.gov) from 5 August 2024 to 9 August 2024 in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2. Market research has determined that this Purchase Order (PO) contract shall be established with Sun Nuclear Corporation (UEI #

NPL7NZRDALB3, CAGE # 1Q7K3).

9. Other Facts:

A search for the same supplies in FPDS-NG proved that Sun Nuclear Corporation (UEI # NPL7NZRDALB3, CAGE # 1Q7K3) is the only manufacturer that can meet the Ultrasound Phantom compatibility requirements.

10. Interested Sources:

The only interested source was Sun Nuclear Corporation (UEI # NPL7NZRDALB3, CAGE # 1Q7K3), which is the only manufacturer that can meet the Ultrasound Phantom compatibility requirements. Market research and the posting of a Notice of Intent to Sole Source did not identify any additional interested parties.

11. Actions to overcome barriers:

Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMC-SD) will continue to survey and engage the market of any potential vendors that can provide Ultrasound Phantoms and will consider competing future requirements if there are other vendors capable of meeting the Government’s requirements.

COORDINATION & APPROVAL

12. Technical/Functional Representative: I certify that the information provided in this justification, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Contracting Officer Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination and Approval:

This procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Subpart 13.5. are commercially available and have been previously procured, which establishes current and historical information that will be used as a basis for fair and reasonableness. Certified cost or pricing data will not be required in accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b)(3). I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action is fair and reasonable, and I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.