A.02.04_Sole_Source_JA_under_SAT_redacted.pdf

Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-145

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 (RHCO-C), 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: $142, 450.50

Name of Intended Contractor: Gaumard Scientific Company Street Address: 14700 SW 136th Street City, State, Zip: Miami, Florida 33196

Phone: 305-971-3790

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for one (1) each: adult, pediatric, and neonatal simulator.

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 medical equipment used at Irwin Army Community Hospital must be compatible with the educational simulators. Gaumard has the only educational mannequins that is compatible with the existing medical equipment. The manufacturer, Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. has stated they are the sole provider and manufacturer for the simulators. No other companies are authorized to resell these supplies. Use of the Gaumard Scientific mannequins will

Control Number: 18-RHCO-C-145 reduce the overall cost to the Government. If mannequins are provided by another company the Government will incur additional cost to replace medical equipment. For example, defibrillators, blood pressure monitors, and EKGs, etc. would have to be replaced to work with the new mannequins, whereas Gaumard mannequins are compatible.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: To increase competition, the Government would have to purchase new medical equipment that can be used with a wide variety of educational simulators/mannequins. This would allow future requirements to be competed.

7. Market Survey: To find other sources and increase competition, RFI #1252214 (sources sought) was posted on GSA on 20 November 2017 and closed on 24 November. This was sent to all small businesses and no responses were received. RFI #1252868 (sources sought) was posted on GSA on 27 November 2017 and closed on 1 December 2017 to small and large businesses and no responses were received. Mannequins from Gaumard Scientific Company are the only mannequins compatible will existing hospital medical equipment. The manufacturer Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. has indicated they are the sole provider for simulators and no non-disclosure agreements have been given to other companies.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: or N/A 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.

Signature:

Typed Name: SFC Brian R. Lawrence

Position Title : NCOIC, EPD Email address: Brian.r.lawrence4.mil@mail.mil

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: Anthony D. Browner Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: anthony.d.browner.civ@mail.mil Date:

(10 February 2016) mailto:Brian.r.lawrence4.mil@mail.mil mailto:anthony.d.browner.civ@mail.mil