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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has determined that the procurement of Dexis sensors for the United States Penitentiary, located in Jonesville, Virginia, meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition.

This limitation on competition is justified as supported by the following information:

1. IDENTIFICATION OR THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Hickory Flats Road Jonesville, VA 24263

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This action is for the acquisition of 6ea Dexis sensors that pair with our current X-ray devices located at the United States Penitentiary LEE, located in Jonesville, Virginia.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY NEEDS (INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUES):

USP Lee has a requirement for 6ea Dexis sensors that pair with our current X-ray devices. The estimated amount is $35,500.00.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

This justification and approval is being submitted for approval in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 “Brand Name or Equal” and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) “Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in”.

5. DETERMINATION THAT PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES

USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

This procurement is to provide 6ea Dexis sensor that pair with our current X-Ray devices. Dexis brand must be used as it pairs with all of our other X-Ray devices.

7. EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICAL:

The sensors must be Dexis brand in order to pair with our current X-Ray devices.

8. DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT

WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

The Contracting Officer anticipates the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

9. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH:

Market research revealed the only available brand is Dexis to avoid incurring additional costs to replace all of our X-Ray devices.

10. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

The only available brand is Dexis to avoid incurring additional costs to replace all of our X-Ray devices.

11. SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION:

Henry Schein and Darby

12. ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME

ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

USP Lee will continue to monitor different options for sensors and X-Ray devices that will allow for further integration.

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

I, Jason Shuler, hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

____4/29/26____________ Contract Specialist Date