JA_21q0034.docx

Purchase Request #: 11573871 Solicitation #: W91YTZ21Q0034 Control Number: 21-RHCO-A-208

Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Determination for Actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Currently $250K)

Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office – Atlantic (RHCO-A) Gordon Health Contracting Branch (GHCB) 43 Central Hospital Court, Building 332 Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905

1. Description of Action:

Required delivery date or period of performance: 12 Nov 2020 – 12 Dec 2020

2. Description of Supplies/Services: Emergency treatment and diagnostics for Military Working Dog (MWD) Miki Y184 who is exhibiting the following symptoms: fever of unknown origin, life threateningly low amount of white blood cells and platelets. Concern is that MWD is septic and developing Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).

3. Authority Cited:

(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.

4. Reason for Authority Cited MWD Miki Y184 has serious life threatening issues as listed above that require advanced diagnostics with 24 hour treatment. These diagnostics and treatments can only be performed by veterinary specialists. It is critical to have the diagnostics and treatments performed as soon as possible as worsening of the above listed symptoms could result in loss of life.

5. Actions to Increase Competition: A Notice of Intent to award Sole Source to University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will be posted to beta.SAM.gov contracting opportunities.

6. Market Survey: This is the closest facility with the needed expertise and equipment to conduct Miki’s medical care. Online search of veterinary facilities available in the Tampa, Florida area revealed that there are approximately 15 veterinary clinics/hospitals in the area with limited surgical abilities. A search of the Small Business Association's Dynamic Small Business site NAICS code: 541940, Veterinary Services and limited to the state of Florida revealed 18 small businesses. A search of the Small Business Association's Dynamic Small Business site NAICS code: 541940, limited to the state of Florida and keyword "surgery" revealed 0 small businesses, as did additional searches utilizing keywords "diagnostics", "cytology", and "gastrology".

7. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number:

Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition:

W91YTZ20P0206, 09/07/2020, Live Oak Veterinary, 8HTS9, $8,394.31, NAICS 541940, Veterinary Services, Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 other)

8. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this sole source determination are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I certify this product/service is not available using mandatory sources or delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

HUX.BRYAN.DEWITT.12649 Digitally signed bySignature:

73127 HUX.BRYAN.DEWITT.1264973127

Date: 2020.11.12 08:18:35 -05'00' Submitted By:

Bryan Hux Position Title :

PHA-FG, Deputy Commander Email address:

bryan.d.hux.mil@mail.mil Date:

14 November 2020

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

Signature:

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