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Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $150K)

1. Contracting Activity: WESTERN REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

2. Description of Action:

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3. Description of Supplies/Services: Tattoo Removal Laser, Fotona, QX MAX

4. Authority Cited:

|X| (a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

|_| (b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

|_| (c) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

|_| (d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(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; OR

|_| (e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Technology4Medicine/Fotona QX MAX unit is the only unit that meets the need for Tattoo Removal.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Searched GSA Advantage, VA NAC website and the Internet.

This will be posted on ASFI to increase competition.

7. Market Survey:

A search of GSAAdvantage.gov for “Laser” and a Search within results for “Tattoo” found 3 Laser Dermatology Books and an “Erasing the Ink” book about the options to tattoo removal. A search for “Tattoo Removal” found the same Dermatology books plus temporary tattoos to promote nutrition information and a security plate – a theft deterrent that utilizes a patented tattoo process to permanently etch a laptop or other electronic devices.

A search of the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) for “Tattoo Laser” and “Laser, Tattoo” found a VersaPulse PowerSuite 60 Watt Holmium Laser, $104,978.89, and a VersaPulse PowerSuite 100 watt Holmium Laser, $139,017.29 both units are for urologic applications for BPH, stones, tumors and strictures. A Light Sheer XC Diode Laser, $119,302.51 for hair removal was found. All units are manufactured by Lumenis and distributed from Technical Communities, Inc d/b/a TestMart on contract # V797P-4410B.

A search of the internet for “Laser Tattoo Removal” found:

HONKON-MV9 Laser tattoo removal machine, $220,000.00, Ph: 86-10-56370065-537 and a YILYA-1064QCL laser tattoo removal machine, $220,000.00 both from Beijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd, China (Mainland) Ph: 86-0312-7510226 sold through Alibaba.com.

Laser Tattoo Removal Machine (L700), $111,000.00, and a Nd yag laser tattoo removal machine, $98,000.00, Ph: 86-10-83625120-888, both from Beijing ADSS Development Co., Ltd, China (Mainland) and sold through Alibaba.com.

8. Procurement History:

When this requirement was initiated in 2013, Lumenis, Ltd, 2033 Gateway, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95110 was contacted. Lumenis worked with New River Systems, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSM) and Technical Communities/Test Mart a small business. We initially had quotes from both vendors. When this requirement was funded in late March 2015, the manufacturer, Fotona, is no longer working with Lumenis. They are now the only manufacturer and distributor for the QX MAX.

Ft Benning purchased a QX MAX PO # W81K00-14-P-0584 for $118,800.00. The QX MAX equipment that Evans Army Community Hospital is requesting is $119,396.98.

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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