JOFOC - COVID TESTS.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES)

1. I recommend that US Embassy Guatemala use other than full and open competition for the acquisition of laboratory supplies as described below. The estimated cost is USD170,300.00

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

These Panbiotm Q COVID-19 Ag tests will immediately support the testing capacity of the Government of Guatemala for the unmanageable number of Guatemalans facing removal from the US. This is a Mission priority tasked by the National Security Council to the US Embassy Guatemala.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

These Panbiotm Q COVID-19 Ag tests are needed for the immediate diagnosis of COVID-19 positive cases to allow the Ministry of Health detect the COVID19 virus in Guatemalans facing removal from the United States for the corresponding infection prevention and control I country.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

41 USC 253(c) 2 – Unusual and Compelling Urgency

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

Abbott Rapid Dx International Limited is an authorized distributor of these test kits for region.

Given the COVID-19 Pandemic, the diagnosis of positive cases, the availability of items is vital for the timely response.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a SAM.GOV notice was or will be