HT941026N0023 SSJ_Redacted.pdf

CUI

Controlled by: Defense Health Agency (DHA) Controlled by: Healthcare Contracting Division-West CUI Category(ies): Source Selection Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON

Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

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Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for Requirements under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity: U.S. Naval Hospital Bremerton Branch Health Clinic, Everett Branch Health Clinic, Bangor Puget Sound, and Naval Shipyard Clinic (PSNS), Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W), Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA).

2. Description of Action:

☒ New Requirement ☒ Purchase Order ☐ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) ☐ Order against BPA # Click or tap here to enter text.

☐ Order against Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract # Click or tap here to enter text.

☐ Order against Single Award IDIQ Contract # Click or tap here to enter text.

☐ Order against Federal Supply Schedule Contract # Click or tap here to enter text.

☐ Follow-on Requirement to Contract/Order # ☐ Modification against existing Contract/Order and Modification # Click or tap here to enter text.

Contract Type ☒ Fixed Price ☐ Time & Materials/Labor Hours ☐ Cost Reimbursable ☐ Hybrid Click or tap here to enter text.

Description of Services or Supplies and Estimated Value: This procurement is for a new requirement for the contractor to supply gases/solids include compressed Medical Air USP, Oxygen USP, Carbon Dioxide USP, Nitrogen NF, Nitrous Oxide USP, Helium USP, Lung Diffusion Mixtures, Liquid Oxygen, Dry Ice, and may include other gases requested by requiring activity to support the operations to the following locations: U.S. Naval Hospital Bremerton Branch Health Clinic, Everett Branch Health Clinic, Bangor Puget Sound, and Naval Shipyard Clinic (PSNS).

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0005 DELIVERY FEE MTH 1

0006 ENERGY FUEL CHARGE MTH 1

3.

Period Required Delivery Date Type of Funding Base Period 2/16/2026 to 09/30/2026 O&M Option 1 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027 O&M Option 2 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028 O&M Option 3 10/01/2028 to 09/30/2029 O&M Option 4 10/01/2029 to 09/30/2030 O&M Total

4. Authority:

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

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A) Urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) Items peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

☐ FAR 16.505(a)(4) Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

☐ 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.

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

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☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

Reason for Authority Cited: The proposed acquisition strategy is to justify as a Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) procurement on a sole source basis per FAR 19.1406(a)(1). Pulmedix Inc. has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting the Government's specialized requirements. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Pulmedix Inc. is an authorized distributor uniquely positioned to fulfill our needs due to their strategic location, existing on-site equipment, and specialized capacity to provide dry ice and medical gases. The vendor has confirmed their ability to supply the requisite weekly quantities of dry ice as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). Furthermore, Pulmedix Inc. offers a pre-negotiated agreement for Bulk Oxygen refills, a critical factor that prevents automated dispatches and circumvents the risk of unauthorized government commitments. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements, and reviewing mandatory sources. Per FAR 19.1406(a)(1) the contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers would be received from two or more service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns who can perform this requirement for U.S.

Naval Hospital Bremerton Branch Health Clinic, Everett Branch Health Clinic, Bangor Puget Sound, and Naval Shipyard Clinic (PSNS).

Market Research: Following a comprehensive market analysis and review of our acquisition history, Pulmedix Inc. has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting the Government's specialized requirements. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Pulmedix Inc. is an authorized distributor uniquely positioned to fulfill our needs due to their strategic location, existing on-site equipment, and specialized capacity to provide dry ice and medical gases. The vendor has confirmed their ability to supply the requisite weekly quantities of dry ice as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). Furthermore, Pulmedix Inc. offers a pre-negotiated agreement for Bulk Oxygen refills, a critical factor that prevents automated dispatches and circumvents the risk of unauthorized government commitments. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements, and reviewing mandatory sources. Search engines utilized include FPDS-NG, ECAT-DLA, and GSA Advantage to identify potential sources that can meet the Government's requirements. The contractor shall fill Leased/Government owned cylinders with medical-grade cylinder gases, furnish medical grade solids, and provide delivery/ pick-up services to the following locations:

U.S. Naval Hospital Bremerton Branch Health Clinic, Everett Branch Health Clinic, Bangor Puget Sound, and Naval Shipyard Clinic (PSNS). The gases/solids include compressed Medical Air USP, Oxygen USP, Carbon Dioxide USP, Nitrogen NF, Nitrous Oxide USP, Helium USP, Lung Diffusion Mixtures, Liquid Oxygen, Dry Ice, and may include other gases requested by requiring activity. A Notice of Intent (HT941026N0023) was posted from January 28 to February 3, 2026, and no responses were received. The proposed acquisition strategy is to justify as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) procurement on a sole source basis per FAR 19.1406(a)(1).

5. Other Facts:

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a. Procurement History:

(1) Is this a new requirement? Yes

(2) If 7.a.(1) is No, was the action just prior to this one competed? Not Applicable

(3) If 7.a.(2) is Yes, what has changed where this action cannot be competed? Not applicable

b. Additional Information: None

6. Technical Certification:

I certify the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

eby determine the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Basis for Determination: This procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Subpart 13.5. The required equipment is commercially available and has been previously procured, which establishes current and historical information that will be used in price analysis as a basis for fair and reasonableness. Certified cost or pricing data will not be required in accordance with FAR 15.4031(b)(3)

8. Contracting Officer Determination: I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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