A.01.04_REDACTED_J&A.pdf

Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-449

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-C

36001 Darnall Loop, RM 341, Fort Hood, Texas 76544

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds:_______ Total Dollar Value: $83,580.05

Name of Intended Contractor: Bayer HealthCare LLC Street Address: 1 Bayer Drive City, State, Zip: Indianola, PA 15051 Phone: 724-940-6865

3. Description of Supplies/Services: General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft.

Leonard Wood, Mo has a requirement for maintenance/service contract for MEDRAD Injector Equipment (Stellant D and Spectris Solaris/E). The requirement is for a twelve (12) month base period plus four (4) options years: 01 October 2018 – 30 September 2023.

4. Authority Cited:

(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.

(1 October 2015)

Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-449

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Bayer HealthCare LLC., has proprietary and copyrights to the MEDRAD Injector equipment and software. This company is the sole source provider for maintenance/service for the MEDRAD Injector system.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: On future requirements the Government will try to procure these services through full and open competition on the Government Point of Entry. Regional Health Contracting Office will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other vendor's products and re-procure the system equipment that provides the best value to the Government. The Government will continue to seek new resources that will satisfy these requirements through continued market research, requests for Statements of Capability, and telephonic inquiries.

7. Market Survey: Market Research included the use of the GSA schedule search, and intense internet search.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W81K00-17-P-0566 or

Previously competed? N/A 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.

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

Signature:

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Date:

(1 October 2015)