JEFO_Prone_Biopsy_Table_Travis_AFB,_CA_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

(1) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain, Capital Equipment

Division, is the contracting activity.

(2) The action submitted for approval is a JEFO for the acquisition under contract valid through April 2017.

(3) The required item is the for Travis AFB CA. The total estimated dollar value of this action is

(4) The authority waiving the competition requirements is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(b), only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. The item from identified above is the only product that can meet the customer’s needs.

The supplier is the only vendor in the radiology program that can supply this equipment. The system by identified above is the 3D and it is unique of its type under the radiology program. is the only vendor that offers a prone biopsy table. A prone biopsy table is required to perform breast biopsies because the patient is unable to see the biopsy needle from the prone position lying on top of the table. The result is a more comfortable patient experience. This prevents patients from fainting and possible injuries.

(5) The items required are available on the contract

The contract pricing has previously been determined fair and reasonable via comparison with commercial pricing and other than cost or pricing data. The Contracting Officer determined that the subject procurement represents the best value to the Government.

(6) DLA Troop Support continues to perform market research on the availability of prone stereotactic biopsy equipment and technology that can support the needs of DLA Troop Support customers. The results of current market research indicate is the only known supplier that can meet the requirements of Travis AFB CA. The overall system requirement won't be competed until a competing vendor in the Radiology program offers a prone biopsy table.

(7) There are no other facts supporting the use of this JEFO.

(8) As the Contracting Officer, I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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I hereby certify that the requirements which form the basis of this justification are accurate, that these supplies meet the Government’s minimum needs and that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (JEFO)

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