NMRC JA - KingFisher Supplies_2-20-2024_Signed.pdf

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Testing samples for extraction on Kingfisher Flex and Thermo Fisher COVID-19 EUA for approximately 6, 000 tests to test samples submitted to the NIDDL for diagnostic testing.
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This document is a justification and approval for other than full and open competition for a federal contract award. The Naval Medical Research Command intends to award a sole source contract to Thermo Scientific/Life Technologies Corp. to supply testing supplies necessary for processing approximately 6,000 COVID-19 diagnostic samples. The testing supplies included are MagMAX Nucleic Acid Isolation kits, COVID-19 Combo Kits, and TaqPath 1-Step Multiplex Master Mix. Delivery of the supplies will occur in monthly increments starting in April 2024, with the contract utilizing fiscal year 2024 Navy Operation and Maintenance funds. The justification for the sole source award is that these specific testing supplies from Thermo Scientific are required to produce diagnostic-grade test results, as confirmed by an attached sole source letter.

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

The Naval Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (NIDDL) is in Building 503, Room 3N60.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

The items proposed are needed for testing samples for extraction on Kingfisher Flex and Thermo Fisher COVID-19 EUA for approximately 6,000 tests to test samples submitted to the NIDDL for diagnostic testing.

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The items proposed are needed for testing samples for extraction on Kingfisher Flex and Thermo Fisher COVID-19 EUA for approximately 6,000 tests to test samples submitted to the NIDDL for diagnostic testing. The necessary supplies include MagMAX Nucleic Acid Isolation kits, COVID-19 Combo Kit and Master Mix. Navy Operation and Maintenance Fiscal Year 2024 funds will be used to procure the testing supplies.

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) soliciting from a single source.

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The ThermoFisher COVID-19 testing supplies are available only from Thermo Fisher (Life Technologies). Any changes on the items used will cause the result to not be of diagnostic grade (see attached sole source letter).

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

The Thermo Fisher COVID-19 testing supplies are available only from Thermo Fisher (Life Technologies). Any changes on the items used will cause the result to not be of diagnostic grade (see attached sole source letter).

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer shall determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification and Approval will be fair and reasonable by conducting a price analysis before an award is made. In addition, the Government anticipates that the negotiated contract price will reflect a discount from the Life Technologies’ s commercial price list and will be determined fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Research was done by internet and contacting vendors to get the quote and sole source letter.

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

If other suitable vendor(s) became available, a full and open competition may be considered.

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

11. Statement of 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.

N/A

12. Point of Contact:

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification are the Contracting Officers in the Material Management Department (MMD) and can be reached by emailing usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.

mailto:usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil mailto:usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical Cognizance JENKINS.SARAH.ANN.15 Digitally signed by

00933581

LCDR Sarah A Jenkins Department Head

DSD/NMRC

Requirements Cognizance

JENKINS.SARAH.ANN.1500933581

Date: 2024.02.01 11:42:13 -05'00'

Phone Date

LCDR Sarah Jenkins Department Head

DSD/NMRC

Phone Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Contracting Officer Phone Date Naval Medical Research Command

JENKINS.SARAH.ANN Digitally signed by

.1500933581

JENKINS.SARAH.ANN.1500933581

Date: 2024.02.01 11:44:26 -05'00'

301-319-6471 02-20-2024

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
2. Nature and/or description of the action.
3. Description of Supplies or Services:
4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.
5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.
6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.
7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.
9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.
10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
11. Statement of 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.
12. Point of Contact:

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