D.01.08_Synopsis_of_Award_Justification_and_Approval_Priority_03_KO_Signed_Redacted.pdf

Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-623

(10 February 2016)

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, Fort Carson Health Contracting Cell, 4886 Barkeley, Building 1161, Fort Carson CO 80913.

2. Description of Action:

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

Name of Intended Contractor: C.R. Bard Inc.

Street Address: 8195 Industrial Blvd NE City, State, Zip: Covington, GA 30014-1497

Phone: (201) 232-0465

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This is a Priority 03 requirement for a patient in the Intensive Care Unit at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC). The requirement is for a Artic Sun 5000 Temperature Management System to monitor a patient's temperature within a range of 32°C to 38.5°C (89.6°F to 101.3°F).

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.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at WBAMC currently has an immunocompromised patient with severe fevers. The patient’s highest temperature was 107.8, Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-623

(10 February 2016) which has occurred on four different occasions since being admitted. Ice packs, cooling blanket, and medications are the current interventions only after patient’s temperature spikes, and it has taken up to five hours to decrease temperature. The Blanketrol cooling blanket (currently being used) has exceeded its life expectancy. Additionally, the blanket is not effective due to the lack of body surface area that it covers and the increase in time it takes to cool a patient. The standard of care is not being met; the lack to appropriately monitor and regulate the patient’s body temperature has greatly decreased the quality of patient care. The procurement of the temperature management system is urgent and supplies can be delivered overnight.

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 no later than 14 days after date of award.

7. Market Survey: A dynamic small business search was conducted from the Small Business Administration website under NAICS code 334510 using keywords “temperature” and “cooling.”

The search did not show any vendors. GSA was also reviewed; however, the KO determined that use of a Non-DOD contract order placed against the GSA Federal Supply Schedule is not in the best interest of DOD for this requirement as the agency has an urgent need.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: N/A Previously competed? N/A No Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition:

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.

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