SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION.PDF

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(SOLE SOURCE & BRAND NAME)

Purchase Request No: N6809420RC48101 & N6809420RC48102 Department: FACILITY

POC/Tel. No.: 760-719-3517 Proposed Vendor: AIRGAS

1. Description of the supplies and/or services required to meet the end-user's minimum needs:

LIQUID OXYGEN - MONTHLY DELIVERY

CYLINDER RENTAL 1,500 GALLON VERTICAL STORAGE TANK

CYLINDER RENTAL 160 GALLON VERTICAL RESERVE STORAGE TANK

MAINTENANCE FEE

MONITORING SERVICE

2. Estimated value of the requirement: $

Contractor's unique qualifications which makes them the ONLY source that can truly satisfy the Government's minimum requirements: Two oxygen tanks were installed prior to the opening of the hospital. The foundation have anchor bolts installed to the exact specification for the tanks that are currently inst11lled. A wireless telemetry system is installed to remotely monitor bulk product levels in the prima,iy storage vessel bulk system. The Equipment is actively linked to the contractor (Airgas) monitoring network to enable continuously tracking of bulk product levels, aJld monitior the usage rates. The monitoring / tracking system informes, provides and enables the contractor with a sufficient lead-time to determine the appropriate delivery "window",for keeping the bulk system continuously supplied, with

,. bulk liquid oxygen. Tank level cannot go below 35%.

3. Demonstration of the market 'search conducted appropriate to the size and complexity of the Government's minimutr) requirements. Include sources (in Government and industry) contacted and information obtained per source which further supports a sole source acquisition request.

There are other companies that gan provide liquid oxygen. However, giving another company access to supply oxygen would be a liability concern. Naval hospital Camp Pendleton doesn't own the equipments/tanks.

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

None at this time, due to the impact.it will have on patient care. Replacing the tanks will have to be planned and schedule years in advance which will give the facility more time for an alternative action.

5. Are there authorized resellers of the manufacturer available (separate contractors/vendors authorized by the manufacturer to sell their products/services)?

Yes. However, (See question #3 answer)

6. Statement of the actions that are being taken to remove or overcome any barriers to competition:

None at this time.

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(Rev 3-1-05)

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