VMI_J A.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 766th Specialized Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Virtual Media Integration, Ltd Maintenance for Radiography Computer 5100MS System

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2C2XA6182A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $3,900.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 15 AMXS is requesting purchasing maintenance for a radiography digital computers, VMI 5100MS System, that is manufactured by Virtual Media Integration, Ltd (VMI). The VMI 5100MS System shall be calibrated to VMI standards in order to support 15 AMXS mission.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The 15 AMXS is requesting purchasing maintenance for a radiography digital computer, VMI 5100MS System, which can only be accomplished by VMI Media Integration (VMI), Ltd. VMI Ltd holds proprietary rights to perform calibration, repair and/or maintenance on all digital x-ray equipment that is manufactured by VMI. Due to the unique hardware, software, and calibration methods of VMI products, only VMI certified technicians are authorized to perform this type of service. Attached is the "Justification for Sole Source Maintenance Requirement" memo signed by VMI's Director of Operations, Mr. Matt Roberts.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research has revealed that Virtual Media Integration, Ltd has proprietary rights to conduct this service for the VMI 5100MS System. Furthermore, sole source rights have been confirmed by Mr. Matt Roberts, VMI's Director of Operations, via memorandum that only VMI certified technicians are authorized to perform this type of service on VMI products.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Given the above and due to the unique exclusivity between Virtual Media Integration, Ltd and it's products, the steps that can be taken to preclude future single source awards is very limited. Items such as the ones requested can only be procured from a single source due to distribution restrictions imposed by the manufacturer. The 766th Specialized Contracting Squadron will continue to conduct market research for future requirements of this type to validate such restrictions.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

02-Aug-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

ALEX J. NIEVES, TSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

NIEVES

ALVAREZ.ALEX.JOEL.1183319074

Digitally signed by NIEVES ALVAREZ.ALEX.JOEL.1183319074

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USAF, cn=NIEVES ALVAREZ.ALEX.JOEL.1183319074

Date: 2016.08.02 09:57:23 -10'00'