JA Limiting Competition W81K00-21-P-0002 Siemens Reagents and Consumables 1 Oct 20 (KO reviewed)Redacted.pdf

Reagents and Consumables for the Siemens AUWi Pro Urinalysis Analyzer GLWACH

Control No: 21-RHCO-C-126

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 PR#0011542518

Contract# W81K00-21-P-0002

Pricing/Contract Type: ☒ Fixed

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

FY: 21

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Brand Name Buy: ☒ Yes ☒ No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: This requirement is for Reagents and Consumables for the recently purchased Siemens AUWi Pro Urinalysis Analyzer located at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri with a Go-Live date of 01 October 2020. The materials requested are required to perform urinalysis testing for GLWACH Pathology Department. This request is for commercial supplies and is to be funded with FY21 funds, and is subject to availability of FY21 funds.

The Period of Performance is for an eleven (11) month base period and four twelve (12) month option years. This requirement will be for an 11 month base period and four 12 month option years.

Base Period 01 November 2020– 30 September 2021Estimated Option Period 1 01 October 2021– 30 September 2022 Estimated Option Period 2 01 October 2022– 30 September 2023 Estimated

Option Period 3 01 October 2023– 30 September 2024 Estimated Option Period 4 01 October 2024– 30 September 2025 Estimated

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 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), distributor, and supplier of AUWi Pro Urinalysis Analyzer, Reagents and consumables. The Contracting Officer is recommending a sole source award to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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 dollar 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: Although market research results show that there are various vendors that provide reagents, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., is the Original Equipment Manufacturer, distributor and supplier of AUWi Pro Urinalysis Analyzer and its corresponding Reagents and consumables. The Contracting Officer has determined that there is not enough justification to support a Small Business Set-aside for this acquisition. 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; Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics’ GSA/FSS schedule contract # V797D-30175 is due to expire on 31 May 2021. Issuing a Delivery Order against a GSA/FSS contract that will soon expire for an 11 month base period and four 12 month option years is not recommended at this time due to the post award implications it may have. The Contracting Officer is recommending a sole source award to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., a large business.

8. Other Facts: GLWACH checked with the end users to verify comparison products located within DMLSS (DLA) of which none are compatible. Due to the patent and the physical parameters of the equipment, no other form of test strip, cartridge, or materials will fit within the testing space.

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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