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Control Number: 20-RHCO-C-230

Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Justification

For Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office -Central, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

2. Description of Action: Request for a contract as a Sole Source acquisition with 3M Government Market Department. This action will be accomplished through the use of a Firm Fixed contract. The total estimated cost is $156,180.00.

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: Total Dollar Value: $156,180.00

Name of Intended Contractor: 3M Government Markets Department Street Address: 3M Center, Building 225-4N-15 City, State, Zip: St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

Phone: 210-916-0963

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The purpose of this requirement is a bulk purchase of

Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and disposables for San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Texas. The requirement is urgent. Any delays in getting the PAPRs could lead to severe life threatening illness for patients and healthcare providers. The purchase order amount will not exceed $156,180.00

4. Authority Cited:

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

Control Number: 20-RHCO-C-230

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The requirement is for emergency purchase of PAPRs. There are currently 22 patients being treated for COVID 19 and the number is growing daily. There is only a 7 day supply of N95 masks due to the supply shortage of N95 masks. The PAPRs provide a safer alternative to the N95 and are reusable dropping the burn rate of the N95 mask. The availability of PAPRs are critical in maintaining the safety of healthcare staff and being able to confidently care for the COVID 19 patients while reducing the risk of exposure. Delaying to search for other potential vendors may allow further progression of spreading this disease and will have a significant negative impact on the healthcare providers and patients. There is not a contract vehicle currently in place that SAMMC could purchase against. As a result, a new contract vehicle is required for this requirement.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: At this time, due to critical shortage of resources nationwide caused by the COVID 19 pandemic and due to the urgency of this requirement no actions were taken to increase competition. Market research is continually being done to ensure that other vendors are also being considered for future requirements.

7. Market Survey: Market Research reveals a critical shortage of resources nationwide caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. 3M TR-300N+ series PAPRS are sold exclusively by 3M and the only PAPRs that the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have approved.

8. Procurement History:

N/A

Previously competed? N/A No Yes

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition:

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

Signature:

Submitted By: Mariam K. Sabas, MAJ, AN Position Title: Perioperative Loqistics Coordinator Email Address: mariam.k.sabas.mil@mail.mil

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

Signature:

Digitally signed by

WHITEHEAD.NORIEKO.GLORIA.12

GLORIA.1242732460 42732460

Date: 2020.04.03 11:52:23 -05'00'

Typed Name: Norieko Whitehead Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Norieko.G.Whitehead.civ@mail.mil

(1 October 2015)

WHITEHEAD.NORIEKO.