Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_2_Redacted.pdf

Control No: 22-RHCO-C-350

Version – February 2017 x x x

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Joint Base San Antonio Health Contracting Branch (JBSA HCB), Regional Health Contracting Office – Central (RHCO-C), US Army Health Contracting Activity, 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

2. Description of Action:

Censitrac is the instrumentation tracking system that has the ability to link surgical instruments in every set directly to the patient, using a unique device identification system.

These ID’s are currently etched/marked in the instrument and can only work with Censitrac.

Total estimated value for base plus 3 option years is .

Nature: New Requirement X Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number

Order/BPA# against FSS Contract #

Order # against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #

Order # against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: DHP

FY: 22

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Censis Technologies, Inc 830 Crescent Dr, Ste 610 Franklin, TN 37064

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Censitrac is the instrumentation tracking system that has the ability to link surgical instruments in every set directly to the patient, using a unique device identification system. These ID’s are currently etched/marked in the instrument and can only work with Censitrac. Total estimated value for base plus 3 option years is .

Base Period: 01SEP22 to 31 AUG 23 Value:

Option Period 1: 01SEP23 to 31 AUG 24 Value:

Option Period 2: 01SEP24 to 31 AUG 25 Value:

Option Period 3: 01SEP25 to 31 AUG 26 Value:

Total:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

This subscription is best served as a sole source it is the only available resource that is robust enough to meet the standard for optimal patient care. This product is being used across multiple MTFs in the DoD for standardization. This item has been reviewed by BAMC staff and has been determined to be the best resource available via their professional opinion.

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

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 , no posting required

7. Market Research:

Market research was conducted by the Department, however DOD has determined that CensiTrac is the system for use at Medical Treatment Facilities. CensiTrac is currently being used across multiple MTFs in the DoD for standardization purposes. CensiTrac has the ability to link surgical instruments in every set directly to a patient using a unique device identification system that is etched into the instruments. This only works with the CensiTrac system.

8. Other Facts: The previous contract, was awarded for all MTF, however the contracting agency did not exercise the option and the contract subsequently ceased. All MTF’s that were previously supported were mandated to obtain their own subscriptions.

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.

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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 price analysis.

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.

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