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Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-723

Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Determination for Actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Currently $150K)

1. Contracting Activity: REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACTING OFFICE-C

36001 Darnall Loop, RM 155 Fort Hood, Texas 76544

2. Description of Action: ACP®215 Automated Cell Processor Units

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

Name of Intended Contractor: Haemonetics Corporation Street Address: 400 Wood Road City, State, Zip: Braintree, MA, 02184-2412

Phone: 800-537-2802

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The item requested is for non-personal service and maintenance for Haemonetics® ACP®215 Automated Cell Processor Units that are used at the Robertson Blood Center located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, Texas. The proposed period of performance is for a base, 1 October 2018 through 30 September 2019 and three option years to go through 30 September 2022. The estimated value for a base and three options is which includes a potential six month extension. This requirement is subject to the availability of FY19 funds.

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. (21 October 2016)

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Currently the Department of Logistics, Medical Maintenance Section at CRDAMC does not have the organic capabilities or current personnel that can maintain and support the government owned ACP®215 units. The government has a continuing need to provide maintenance and service for the Haemonetics® ACP®215 Automated Cell Processor Units located at the Robertson Blood Center. Haemonetics® is the sole manufacturer of this equipment and presently provides the care, maintenance, service and proprietary software that relates to their equipment. Haemonetics® currently does not have any authorized third party maintenance service providers for their products. Haemonetics® maintains all proprietary and technical data rights to their equipment and does not sell any of its parts, original equipment or services to any third party vendor.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: For future actions, the Government will reassess the market for available items, including but not limited to, issuing a Sources Sought Notice to determine market availability for brand name, or equal requirements. When the current equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, becomes obsolete or when equivalent equipment becomes available every effort shall be made to increase competition and therefore an evaluation shall also be made concerning pertinent supplies. CRDAMC in conjunction with MEDCOM will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other vendor's products in order to provide items that are 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: A sources sought was posted on FedBizOps from 7 August 2018 through 15 August 2018 with interest shown by the original equipment manufacturer only. Initial market research revealed that the suggested vendor, a large business, was the only company that could provide the maintenance and services that are being requested for the particular government owned equipment.

Therefore, due to the proprietary nature of the maintenance services being requested no other business can currently provide the requested product. Corporation is the sole authorized provider of the products that are needed for this procurement.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: or N/A W81K0016P0357 Previously competed? N/A No Yes 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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(21 October 2016)