JA Modlink Upgrade to Powerscribe 4-14-20_FINAL_signed_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain, Capital Equipment Division, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for DLA requirements on an other than full and open competition basis

3. Following are the supplies required to meet the Navy’s needs:

Item Description: ModLink software application for the Nuance PowerScribe voice recognition system. The ModLink application includes the necessary hardware, software, integration and professional services to install and implement the upgrade to the Nuance PowerScribe voice recognition system.

Unit Price: Estimated Range from depending on the configuration needed at each site.

Estimated Dollar Value:

4. The applicable statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(c), Only one responsible source.

5. The use of this authority is necessary for the purchase of the ModLink application for use in the Nuance PowerScribe Voice Dictation Systems found at the following Naval health facilities:

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital Bremerton Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor Naval Hospital Guam Naval Hospital Yokosuka Naval Hospital Okinawa Naval Hospital Jacksonville Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

ModLink is a software application that operates embedded within the Nuance PowerScribe voice recognition system. The application allows the voice recognition system to automatically collect quantitative information from a facility’s radiology modalities and populate the information on a report as it is being dictated by the radiologist. ModLink saves time, adds accuracy, and increases patient safety. ModLink is the only known product that can add this capability to the Nuance PowerScribe voice dictation system. The naval facilities noted above currently have Nuance PowerScribe voice recognition systems in place. The upgrade being purchased will be integrated with the Nuance PowerScribe voice recognition systems at the Navy sites. Nuance owns

PowerScribe and is the only source who can install ModLink within their PowerScribe system. Nuance’s services must be purchased through Carahsoft because Nuance will not sell directly to the government. Carahsoft is the only known authorized distributor that can provide these services offered by Nuance.

6. DLA Troop Support posted a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to Beta.sam.gov on March 10, 2020 with a closing date of April 10, 2020. No companies responded to the SSN.

DLA will post a copy of this justification, redacted as necessary, with a combined synopsis/solicitation on Beta.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 6.305(c).

7. As the contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on a price analysis in accordance with FAR 52.215-20 - Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. The price analysis will include a comparison of the quoted price to the Government to that of the commercial list price and commercial discounting practices.

8. DLA conducted market research in January and February 2020 to see if there were any other authorized PowerScribe distributors on a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract on GSA Advantage. DLA also performed Internet searches for authorized PowerScribe distributors. In both instances, none were found. The only other known vendor of voice recognition systems for use with PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is M Modal. However, M Modal is currently unable to comply with DHA cybersecurity policy. In addition, M Modal cannot perform software integration on Nuance products. Both Nuance and Carahsoft were contacted by Troop Support. Carahsoft expressed interest in the proposed procurement. However, Nuance advised that they would not quote on this procurement and directed DLA to Carahsoft, their authorized distributor and service provider.

9. There are no other facts supporting the use of this justification authority.

10. Carahsoft is the only known source to express an interest in this procurement.

11. In an effort to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition of the ModLink software application to the Nuance PowerScribe voice dictation system, the Government will conduct market research, post SSNs and contact Nuance as to whether there are any other systems that are compatible with the PowerScribe voice dictation system.

12. As the Contracting Officer, I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DATE CHERYL ZEKAS

Contracting Officer – FSDB

ZEKAS.CHERY

L.A.1229046345

Digitally signed by

ZEKAS.CHERYL.A.1229046345

Date: 2020.04.16 16:09:34 -04'00'

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval

DATE

Bio-Medical Engineer

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval

Division Chief – FSDB

I have reviewed this justification for legal sufficiency.

DLA Counsel – Troop Support

I have reviewed and hereby approve this justification.

DLA Troop Support Competition Advocate