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3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET AGENCY’S

NEEDS:

The DLA Susquehanna Fire Department is in the process of replacing the departments aging CPR device cardiac heart monitors and require the Stryker Lucas 3, v3.1 Chest Compression System and the Stryker LIFEPAK 35 as the replacement.

The department has operated the previous versions of this monitor/system for over 10 years and have mastered the functionality of the Stryker system. Deviation from the requested model and product familiarity would result in unacceptable safety and operational concerns. The continuity of operations in utilizing the product in high acuity low frequency events is paramount.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

(Check the applicable U.S.C. authority from the listing below) x 10 U.S.C. 2304©(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (FAR 6.302-1, DFARS 206.302-1)

FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(C) – When only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and the item is a replacement part or component for standardization.

5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF ACQUISITION THAT REQUIRES USE OF THE CITED AUTHORITY:

The cost to the Government to achieve a similar level of training and expertise with a completely different system is not cost effective and would not result in an acceptable level of care. Further, any replacement system needs to be compatible with other life savings devices utilized by FD69 to ensures seamless life saving care. This requested device works seamlessly with the Stryker heart monitor system implemented by FD69 and is plug and play in the event of transfer of care to advanced level providers. This proposed seamless integration of hardware is critical in reducing valuable time in treatment of sick and injured persons and increasing survivability rate of victims. The degradation of care that would result from not purchasing this exact product number would put great risk to the warfighters, tenant and employees of the DDSP installation, the surrounding public, as well as the providers utilizing the equipment.

The Stryker LIFEPAK 35 and Lucas 3 system is the only product that meets the operational and safety requirements of the DLA Susquehanna Fire Department due to the following:

The department has utilized previous versions of the LIFEPAK system for over 20 years, and personnel have mastered its functions.

Switching to a different manufacturer would require extensive retraining, which is not cost-effective and would introduce unacceptable risk during high-acuity, low-frequency medical emergencies.

The requested device ensures full compatibility with other Stryker life-saving devices currently deployed by FD69, allowing seamless care during patient transfer to advanced providers.

Integration is plug-and-play, minimizing delays in treatment and improving survival rates in critical situations.

Use of non-Stryker devices would degrade the continuity of care, increase risk to warfighters, employees, and the surrounding community.

6. SYNOPSIS ANNOUNCEMENT/POTENTIAL SOURCES:

Not applicable; synopsis of the proposed contract is not required per FAR 5.202(a)(6). The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(C) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

A determination of price reasonableness will be made by the Contracting Officer at the time of award. The determination will be documented in a Price Reasonableness Memo.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH:

The contracting office performed the market research for this acquisition. The specialist searached medical equipment and called/emailed several vendors. Unfortuntely, it was discovered that Stryker is the only provider in emergency response services in the U.S. to provide the LIFEPAK 35 and Styker Lucas and does not authorize any third parties to sell these products. They will not fulfill orders placed by non-authorized businesses seeking to resell their products or services. A formal sole-source letter was provided by Stryker.

9. OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS:

N/A

10. LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

N/A

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE/OVERCOME BARRIERS

BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES IS

REQUIRED/MADE:

A sources sought notice will be utilized to open up more potential vendors to increase competition.

12. STATEMENT OF DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:

Supplies shall be delivered within 45 days from the date of the award.

13. TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE OF THE ACQUISITION(S) COVERED BY

THIS JUSTIFICATION:

This action is estimated funded with funds budgeted for