Single Source JA Cepheid.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

PURSUANT TO FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

This is a justification for other than full and open competition for an acquisition being conducted by the Department of State through Office of Acquisition Management

(AQM) on behalf of the Bureau of Medical Services (MED).

MED purchase Cepheid GeneXpert System in 2021 at the height of COVID. At the end of CY2022, MED purchased another extended warranty/service plan for these devices.

The extended warranty/service plan period is soon to lapse, therefore, MED plans to purchase a warranty/service plan that spans a 12-month base plus two (2) 12-month options.

2. A description of the supplies or services required (including estimated value).

The Bureau of Medical Services (MED) has an ongoing requirement to continue the service plan on the lab equipment that been used to sustain testing that may otherwise compromise the life and safety of the personnel conducting diplomatic missions both domestically and overseas.

AQM intends to award a new sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Cepheid

GeneXperts System for the procurement of extended warranty/service plan on quantity 2 of Cepheid Equipment purchased for various Health Care Unit (HCU) located domestically and overseas.

The prior (19AQMM23P0241) value for the extended warranties/service plan was for one 12-month period. The estimated value for this new justification is for a period of performance of 12-month Base plus two (2) 12-month options.

3. An identification of the circumstances that preclude competition:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting

Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

☒ Exclusive licensing agreements

NOTE: Cephid, does not allow their product warranties to be sold through third party.

Therefore, no reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of fair market prices, quality, and delivery.

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4. Supporting information and facts.

The results of market research posted on December 6, 2023, and closed on December 11, 2023 did not result in a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of fair market prices, quality, and delivery. Therefore, the requirement shall be solicited on an unrestricted basis. The estimated value is for a period of a 12-month base plus (2) 12-month options.

The attached market research results from Unison Buy #1161654 support the Contracting and that the reasons for not setting aside are valid. The results of this market research showed 2049 sellers were notified of which 49 . The Contracting Officer certifies that this determination is based on sufficient reasons for not setting aside an acquisition in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The Contracting Officer and program concur that this determination will be reviewed annually, prior to any option exercise, and any follow-on requirement will be reviewed and reconsidered for socioeconomic preferences prior to solicitation.

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