JA Limiting Competition W81K00-20-P-0288 BIO-RAD Reagents 9 Sept 2020 (KO Reviewed)_Redacted.pdf

Reagents and Test Kits for the BIO- RAD Bioplex 2200 Multiplexing System

Control No: 20-RHCO-C-574

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACTING OFFICE-C.

36000 Darnall Loop Fort Hood, Texas 76544

2. Description of Action:

Nature: ☐ New Requirement ☒ Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: ☒ Purchase Order Number W81K0020P0288

Pricing/Contract Type: ☒ Fixed

Funds: ☐ Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) ☒ Other Funds: DHP

FY: 21

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.

Brand Name Buy: ☒ Yes ☒ No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: This requirement is for Reagents and Test Kits for the BIO- RAD Bioplex 2200 Multiplexing System located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC). This request is for commercial services and is to be funded with FY21 funds, and is subject to availability of funds.

The Period of Performance is for a twelve (12) month base period beginning 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021.

Total Value: $

4. Authority:

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold

(SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Market research revealed that Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. is the sole source manufacture, distributor and supplier of BioPlex 2200 System, 12000650-Syphilis Total & RPR test kits, and 6652450-MMRV test kits. The Contracting Officer is recommending a sole source award to BIO-RAD Laboratories, Inc., a large business.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, ☒ apply and will be followed, or ☐ do not apply due to an exception at 5.202

☒ Posting of Notice of Intent to Sole Source and redacted J&A is required.

7. Market Research: This is a follow on contract. Market research was conducted to confirm that other vendors could or could not provide like or similar items. Extensive market research was conducted via internet only one source was identified as an authorized vendor; Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.

8. Other Facts:

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon current market research.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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