LSJ_Auditory Function Screening Device-4-25-2024-Final-CO Signed-Redacted_Redacted.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition Limited Sources Justification for Brand Name Acquisition

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity: Defense Health Agency (DHA), Enterprise Medical Support - Contracting Division (EMS-CD), Joint Base San-Antonio, TX 78234.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action being approved: The EMS-CD requests approval to award a sole source contract for the purchase of Auditory Screening Equipment to include - Interacoustics Lyra dp/teoae, Interacoustics otoaccess database single user license code, Interacoustics laptop, Interacoustics printer, and Interacoustics cart.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Government has a need to Purchase an Auditory Function Screening Device. The Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP) requires the diagnostic device to properly test and diagnose patients.

Estimated Value:

Delivery Date(s): 1 May 2024

Proposed Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Funding Type: Defense Health Program (DHP)

4. Statutory Authority Cited permitting other than full and open competition: 41 U.S.C. 1901; as implemented at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of the Statutory Authority Cited: The manufacturer is trained to repair and calibrate required equipment and serves as an authorized service representative. Vendor holds certification and experience to assure ANSI specifications of equipment. The auditory screening tools currently being used are inadequate to perform core hospital functions. E3 Diagnostics INC DBA E3Audiometrics has been consistently reliable with providing the Audiology Department with accurate and timely service. E3 Audiometrics is the sole source vendor for the procurement and service maintenance of the requested equipment.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: E3Audiometrics is the sole source distributor of Interacoustics products capable of providing the required equipment. There are no opportunities to obtain additional competition for this specific brand name product.

7. Determination that Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Prior to award, the contracting officer will determine that the proposed price for the required equipment is fair and reasonable. In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) in acquisitions, the contracting officer may base the statement of price reasonableness on competition; market research; comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases; current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements; a comparison with similar items in a related industry; contracting officer’s personal knowledge of the item being purchased; comparison to an independent Government estimate; or any other reasonable basis.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

8. Market Research: Market research did not identify any alternative Auditory Screening Devices capable of meeting the Government’s needs. The Government’s market research efforts included: a query of Government, scientific, and/or business search engines; a review of Interacoustics catalog;

meetings/discussions with other Government offices and/or industry; a review of the General Services Administration (GSA) catalog. The notices required by FAR 5.202 will be posted.

9. Other Facts: N/A

10. Interested Sources: To date, no sources have expressed interest in this requirement.

11. Actions to overcome barriers:

(a) Efforts to Obtain Competition: Efforts to obtain competition are limited due to the OEM’s proprietary rights.

(b) Actions to Increase Competition: Actions to increase competition are limited due to the OEM’s proprietary rights.

(c) Follow-on Order: The Government will continue to conduct market research in support of future requirements.

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