JA_TDP_15171_Lens_Polishers_NOSTRA_USAMMCE_Award_Notice_Redacted.pdf

Form 02.4G.AB /N634915RC1P507/N6264515RCES065, Log # 15-10350 Page 1 of 4 1 Nov 2012

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, MD to meet the requirements of Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) and US

Army Medical Material Center Europe (USAMMCE).

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

The requirement is seventeen ophthalmic lens surfacers/polishers for Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) and the US Army Medical Materiel Center Europe

(USAMMCE). The Government intends on awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract. The proposed source is Satisloh, North America, N106 W13131 Bradley Way Suite 200, Germantown, WI, 53022.

3. Description of the supplies/services required.

The Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) has a requirement for nine (9) lens polishers. The units shall be able to smooth and polish spheric and toric surfaces for ophthalmic lenses. The units shall use hard lap tools to perform the polishing. The units shall be able to polish the lenses with uniform pressure across the entire lens surface without pinning.

The units shall be able to polish lenses from opaque to clear while maintaining the optical quality per the prescription. The unit shall include adjustable speed controls. The units shall be able to polish lenses up to -20D concave and +12D convex. The units shall be able to utilize tools up to

90mm diameter. The units shall include a compressed air gun and a hand-held spray capability.

The units for NOSTRA shall be 208V, 60Hz.

The US Army Medical Materiel Center Europe (USAMMCE) has a requirement for eight (8) lens polishers. The units shall be able to smooth and polish spheric and toric surfaces for ophthalmic lenses. The units shall use hard lap tools to perform the polishing. The units shall be able to polish the lenses with uniform pressure across the entire lens surface without pinning.

The units shall be able to polish lenses from opaque to clear while maintaining the optical quality per the prescription. The unit shall include adjustable speed controls. The units shall be able to polish lenses up to -20D concave and +12D convex. The units shall be able to utilize tools up to

90mm diameter. The units shall include a compressed air gun and a hand-held spray capability.

The units for USAMMCE shall be 230V, 50Hz.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Form 02.4G.AB /N634915RC1P507/N6264515RCES065, Log # 15-10350 Page 2 of 4 1 Nov 2012 funds in the amount of 2 will be used to procure the lens polishers in support of NOSTRA.

funds in the amount of will be used to procure the lens polishers in support of USAMMCE.

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).

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

Satisloh is the only vendor capable of providing a lens polisher that can polish/surface lenses with uniform pressure, eliminating pinning and the unwanted prism and off-axis cylinder side effect. No other vendor can provide this capability. Satisloh has patented this technology with a pneumatic reception chuck that creates uniform pressure across the entire surface of the lens during the polish cycle. Procurement of another vendor without this capability would increase the occurrence of incorrect and defective lenses, requiring duplicative work. Only Satisloh can provide a product that meets the minimum requirements of the government.

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

Market research was performed, the results of which are in Paragraph 8 below. This requirement will be posted to NECO and/or FedBizOpps in accordance with FAR 5.202. The Government will evaluate any responses received.

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 vendor’s commercial price list and will be determined fair and reasonable.

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

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Market research was conducted in June 2015 including a search of the Internet using Google, GSA Advantage, the ECRI Sourcebook, and service inventories. Other optical lens polishing unit manufacturers include OWC, Coburn Technologies, and Optek; however these vendors do not meet the minimum requirements of the Government because they cannot provide a uniform pressure polishing unit. The polishing units from these other vendors utilize pinning attachment points during the polishing process, which can create errors during polishing of high curve lenses. No vendor other than Satisloh can provide a system that meets the minimum requirements of the Government.

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

None

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. This requirement will be posted on

FedBizOpps in accordance with FAR 5.202. Any sources expressing interest in response to the synopsis will receive consideration.

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.

Future requirements will be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.203. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Naval Medical Logistics Command has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Naval Medical Logistics Command will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. However, there is constant attention to the market to insure that shall technology change, the source selection is reconsidered. U.S. Navy Subject Matter Experts are required to take into consideration the impact on the installed base of equipment when source selection occurs. All necessary components of integrated logistics support are taken into consideration.

12. Point of Contact

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD, regarding the contents of the Justification and Approval is , who may be reached at (

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TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

Required by FAR 13.501

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

Phone Date

Technical Reviewer

Requirements Cognizance

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Contracting

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW AND CONCURRENCE

I have reviewed the facts set forth in the above Justification and Approval and found to be legally sufficient, based on these facts, to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Office of Counsel