A.02.04_Re-dacted_J&A_Advanced_Sterilization_Products.docx

Control Number: 19-RHCO-C-210 Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACTING OFFICE-C

36001 Darnall Loop, RM 341 Fort Hood, Texas 76544

2. Description of Action:

Name of Intended Contractor: Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc.

Street Address: 425 Hoes Lane

City, State, Zip: Piscataway, NJ 08854-4103

Phone: 949-450-6846

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The services being requested are for the maintenance of the Chemical Sterilizing Unit for Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH). The estimated value is $52,500.00. This request is for commercial items and is to be funded with available FY19 funds. The period of performance is: Base Period: 15 February 2019 – 8 November 2019

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

(17 March 2017) |_| (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: This equipment is coming off of warranty and requires a service contract to keep it performing in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards. Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and the only service provider authorized to maintain the Medical Device/Medical Device Systems (MD/MDS) on the EVOTECH, Chemical Sterilizing Unit.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Continuous market research will be done as new technologies become available for sterilizing surgical and other hospital equipment and instruments.

7. Market Survey: A sources sought was posted to FedBizOpps from 22 January – 29 January 2019 with no responses.

8. Procurement History:

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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