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Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

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Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Office of Contracting, proposes to award a firm fixed-price purchase order on behalf of Uniformed Division Office (UDO) of the Chief Critical Incident Planning and Response, resulting from a solicitation containing brand-name specification.

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

USSS intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for the brand name LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System manufactured by Stryker Medical. This procurement is restricted to authorized re-sellers for the LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System and ancillary items. The total dollar amount of this proposed action is $ .

3. Identification of the authority and rationale.

The proposed procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and as specified below.

This brand name specification must be used because the device provides automated functionality providing consistent high-quality compressions, ease of use in emergency situations, portability across various settings, and the ability to provide uninterrupted compressions during patient transfer. These attributes collectively contribute to making this device an essential tool of the USSS for improving outcomes in cardiac arrest cases. Stryker Medical is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and utilizes authorized small business re-sellers for this item.

Only one source reasonably available:

Urgent and compelling circumstances exists. The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent due to unusual and compelling circumstances. Following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays resulting in serious injury to the Government.

Exclusive licensing agreement or restrictive rights exists. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

Brand name. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

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03.21.2022 v.1.0

UDO identified the LUCAS 3 as the only chest compression device meeting the agency’s needs.

Per market research efforts and discussions with USSS Medical Directors, the LUCAS 3 is recommended based on the clinical studies reviewed. The LUCAS 3 is already in use by the Washington D.C. Fire Department and the White House Medical Unit (WHMU). The WHM has procured over 20 LUCAS 3 devices and purchasing these additional four devices for the White House Complex will be consistent with WHMU’s emergency care equipment and interoperability during a resuscitation. As the LUCAS 3 is currently in use and staff has already been trained on the devices, the addition of four LUCAS 3 devices is conforming to the existing processes in place. The LUCAS 3 device itself is more portable, making it easier to store at the WHC and on vehicles. The procurement of another brand would require training of staff and additional resources. Currently, there are approximately twenty UDO personnel trained in the use of LUCAS 3. The purchase of additional LUCAS 3 devices will work in concert with existing devices owned by the WHMU. This procurement is restricted to authorized re-sellers for the LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System and ancillary items.

Compatibility to existing systems or equipment. The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement.

Other. Only one source is capable.

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106- 3(a)(2).

Market research was conducted in July 2024. It was conducted through industry out-reach and query of government and commercial databases. Performance reviews on products found that the LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System is the only item meeting the agency’s needs.

Market Research;

Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;

Current price list;

Comparison with similar items in a related industry;

Comparison to Independent Government estimate;

Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge; or Other reasonable basis.