JA_SAP_Optos200TXServiceAgreements_03APR2019.pdf

Justification and Approval – Simplified Acquisition under $250,000

Optos 200TX Service Agreements for Site #7847 & 9015

FACTS SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION (UNDER $250,000)

REQ no. 19-XXXXX Requestor: Denise Cunningham

Office Code: 10C404 Phone no: 301-905-7302

Introduction: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), the following data is furnished to the Contracting Officer to support the requisitioning office’s request that the items/services identified on the above-mentioned Requisition be obtained using other than full and open competition. The requisitioning office understands that a contract may not be awarded on a sole source/brand name only basis unless the Contracting Officer approves Other than Full and Open Competition.

1. Identification of the Agency: HHS/NIH/NEI/OCD/COB

2. Nature and or/Description of Action Being Approved. Sole Source

3. Description of the supplies and services required to meet the Agency’s needs. This is for the purchase of a 1-year service agreements on two ophthalmic digital imaging systems, the Optos 200TX, made by Optos, Inc.

4. Proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications.

b. Equipment upgrade/repair: This equipment has proprietary hardware and software that can only be repaired by the original manufacturer, Optos, Inc. This has been substantiated with the manufacturer and the warranty will be voided if non-vendor changes are made to the instruments.

I hereby certify that the supporting data above forms the basis for this justification, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Certification by Requirements\Technical Personnel:

Denise Cunningham, MS, MEd, FOPS April 3, 2019

I concur and approve this justification for other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Date