A.02.04_J A_Priority_03_W81K00-16-P-0200print_Redacted.pdf

Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $150K)

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office-Central 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Bldg 3600 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

2. Description of Action:

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

Name of Intended Contractor: Cardinal Health, 414, LLC Street Address: 7000 Cardinal Pl City, State, Zip: Dublin, OH 43017-1091

Phone: (614) 822-4480

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Twelve specialized reasonably radium treatments, Xofigo radium 223 dichloride for prostate cancer patient.

4. Authority Cited:

X (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: No other vendor can provide the items as requested. Instant procurement is a specific patient buy and is not available for competition. The required item is an invasive treatment prescribed by the patient’s physician/surgeon and determined by the physician/surgeon to be best suited to meet the medical, health, and life-style needs of the patient for whom requested. The replacement of unauthorized substitution of these supplies may result in lowering the standard of care provided. In extreme cases this substitution may result in injury or death.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Due to the urgency of the requirement a notice of intent will not be posted, however the J&A will be posted to ASFI no later than 14 days after the date of award)

7. Market Survey: The required item is an invasive treatment, prescribed by the patient’s physician/surgeon and determined by the physician/surgeon to be best suited to meet the medical, health, and life-style needs of the patient for whom requested. The replacement of unauthorized substitution of these supplies may result in lowering the standard of care provided. In extreme cases this substitution may result in injury or death.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: or X N/A Previously competed? N/A X No Yes

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By:

Position Title :

Email address:

Date:

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

Signature:

Typed Name:

Position Title:

Email address:

Date:

Additional information: Bayer is the manufacturer of the radium, which is the only FDA approved injection for cancer treatment and has only one authorized distributor, Cardinal Health. This radium provided by Bayer through Cardinal health has clinical trial approval for at BAMC for specific patient.

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DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=TREVINO.CAESAR.1126299466 Date: 2016.04.14 22:37:53 -05'00'