JA_under-SAT_Abiomed-FY24-Final_Signed-r_Redacted- 13 june.pdf

CUI

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record –

1. Contracting Activity: Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West, Fort Bliss Health Contracting Branch, William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) Fort Bliss, TX

2. Description of Action: Sole Source Maintenance Services on government owned Abiomed Impella Circulatory Assist Units

Nature: Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle:

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA)

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

_Abiomed, Inc.____ _22 Cherry Hill Drive ____ _Danvers, MA 01923-2599________

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Fort Bliss Texas requires a contract for maintenance services on the government owned Abiomed Impella Circulatory Assist Units that was purchased in April 2020. This is a non-personal service. Abiomed provided validation stating they do not have an approved third-party vendor and provided a sole source letter.

Base Period: 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 Option Period 1: 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 Option Period 2: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. Abiomed is the sole source provider for the government owned Impella Circulatory Assist units. Any service rendered on the technology requires that it be performed by a factory trained and certified technician and requires the use of specialized test equipment, both of which are available only for Abiomed. In addition, there are no other third-party vendors capable of servicing the equipment.

b. Approving this action will be of utmost importance to William Beaumont Army Medical Center. It will There will be no disruption of services to the Cardiology Department and its patient and avoids voiding warranty for the Impella Circulatory Assist machines.

Disapproval will incur increased cost due to voided limited warranty by Abiomed.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 t , apply and will be followed, or

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required

7. Market Research: Based on the market research, Abiomed has proprietary rights to software, services, and repairs for the government owned Circulatory Assist units.

Abiomed is the only provider that can perform the maintenance services to Abiomed Impella Circulatory Units, so it is determined that this will be a sole source acquisition. A sole source letter was provided on 11 April 2024 and an email verification of third party availability was provided on 4 June 2024.

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.

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 market research, IGCE and the previous contract pricing.

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.