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Control No: 23-RHCO-C-292

CUI//SP-SSEL

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

Memorandum for Record Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Joint Base San Antonio, TX 78234

2. Description of Action: Virtual simulation software subscription

3. Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price

Funds: Army (DHP) FY: 2024 Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Elsevier Inc.

230 Park Ave FL8 New York, NY 10169

Brand Name Buy: Yes

4. Description of Services or Supplies: Service is for 130 licenses for a virtual simulation software subscription. This subscription is accessed by a public website and does not rely on the BAMC network. This unique software provides a simulation-based learning environment that aids nurses in building proficiency through realistic interactions with a diverse collection of virtual patients with rich personal and medical histories. The anticipated period of performance requested is 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2024.

Funding is not presently available for the estimated total value of $59,802.60.

5. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

6. Reasons for Authority Cited: Elsevier Inc., a small business, located at 230 Park Ave FL8, New York, NY 10169 provides a virtual simulation software subscription Shadow

Health. There is no other platform of its kind on the market, this unique software is an educational software for web-based Digital Clinical Experiences designed to augment courses for nursing students and allied health education programs.

Students engage with Digital Standardized Patients (using a state-of-the-art conversation engine and interactive 3D imagery) to perform assessments, practice documentation, and demonstrate critical thinking. As a global leader in nursing and health education, Elsevier works with healthcare educators to prepare students for successful careers in medicine, nursing and health professions and to provide world-class content and innovative learning tools and analytics that improve educational outcomes and help prepare students for healthcare practice.

7. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203, apply and will be followed.

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the

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solicitation.

8. Market Research: Market research was conducted in databases such as the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).

They were reviewed to identify vendors capable of providing a Software Publishers system, identify small business vendors, and determine potential set-asides or subcontracting possibilities. In order to assist in determining opportunities for a set-aside, the DSBS was queried using NAICS code 513210 and the keyword: “virtual simulation software subscription”. The search returned with 0 vendors. There are no other virtual simulation-based software systems on the market that meet the Government’s requirement at this time. It was confirmed there are no authorized dealers for this service and it must be purchased directly from Elsevier Inc. Based on the information above, the Contracting Officer has determined that this requirement will be sole sourced to Elsevier Inc.

9. Other Facts: N/A

10. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Leslie Hurst Date:

Title: Brook Army Medical Center

Signature:

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11. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis techniques.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Cicely Simmons-Carroll Contracting Officer Signature