Red. J&A Water Purification Posted to beta SAM 8 June 2021.pdf

Control Number: 21-RHCO-A-411

Limited Sources Justification for Actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Currently $250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office – Atlantic, 6021 5th Street, Building 1467, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5505

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: ______

Name of Intended Contractor: GENERAL WATER TECHNOLOGIES (GWT)

Street Address: 900 NORTH 400 WEST, SUITE 11 City, State, Zip: NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054 Phone: 801-294-2426

Required delivery date or period of performance: Base period of performance of 2 June 2021 through 1 June 2022 with three 12 month option periods ending 1 June 2025.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory, Fort Meade, MD 20755 for Maintenance Service for the GWT 8160.

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF

ISSUE

Base Year GWT 8160 1 Each

Base Year GWT Service Contract 3 Each Option Year 1 GWT Service Contract 3 Each Option Year 2 GWT Service Contract 3 Each Option Year 3 GWT Service Contract 3 Each Total

4. Authority Cited:

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

(c) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OR

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The GWT 8160 is currently installed at the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory on contract number W911S220P0428. The maintenance of the General Water Technologies (GWT 8160) is required for (FTDTL) to remain compliant and to meet the demands of the mission. This product must be purchased directly by and serviced only through institutions of General Water Technologies, Inc. as outlined in their proprietary letter dated 17 March 2021. There are no agents or dealers authorized to represent this product. The additional GWT will improve the efficiency within the screening department to produce type one reagent grade water for the Beckman Coulter Analyzer. Failure to provide the maintenance services will lead to mission failure as GWT is the only vendor that can provide the needed services.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: No additional action will be taken to increase competition for this requirement as GWT is the sole provider of the services. Any proposals received will be evaluated for future requirements.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Small Business Administration’s Quick Market Search Tool revealed the following concerns that are able to provide these services under NAICS 333318:

8(a)Certified (7), Service Disabled Veteran(307); Veteran (481); Hubzone (89); Woman or Woman Owned (530), 8(a) Certified (54).

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W911S220P0428 or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this sole source determination are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I certify this product/service is not available using mandatory sources or delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

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10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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