JA_16_RHCO_P_512.docx

Control #: 16-RHCO-P-512 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-Pacific, Health Contracting Cell, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), 673 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503.

2. Description of Action: Madigan (MAMC) Army Medical Center, Joint Base, Lewis-McChord Tacoma WA is requiring a Preventive Maintenance and Repair service contract follow-on of their Ophthalmology Department Intralase FS2 Laser.

2. Description of Supplies/Services: MAMC is requesting a Base year with two (2) one-year Options follow-on Preventive Maintenance and Repair services on their Intralase FS2 Laser located in Ophthalmology. This unit is used in Lasik surgical procedures, to correct vision deficiencies and improve overall visual acuity in patients suffering from corneal thickness, sleepiness diameter of the pupil position, visual haziness and overall eye sight irregularities which these corrective procedures will result in near perfect vision not requiring contacts or external framed glasses.

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

|_| (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: Based on comparison with similar products in the marketplace, the surgeon in consultation with the attending surgical team has determined the services offered by AMO Sales and Service, Inc, best meets the surgeon and patients’ overall needs. The surgeon is trained on the surgical procedures for using the Intralase FS2 Laser in the treatment of vision deficiencies, and this preventive maintenance and repair service will reduce liability risk, administrative and training time with the unit being in perfect operating condition which will increase the likelihood of successful surgery, recovery, and quality of life. The service is proprietary by manufacturer letter that states only AMO Sales and Services, Inc; Division of Abbott Laboratories is the only vendor authorized to provide Preventive Maintenance and Repair services to the Intralase FS2 Laser which makes this service a significant intangible benefit to the Government consistent with the mission of the US Army Medical Command.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A general competitive effort is made throughout the requirement review process which considers the applicability of products and services from various sources to determine the product that best meets the needs of the patient. In addition, the intended contractor is the only source capable of meeting the requirements as outlined by the MTF.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: This will be posted as a “Special Notice” to FBO.

8. Market Survey: Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific, JBLM HCC and Madigan Army Medical Center, WA will continue to conduct market research on an ongoing basis to see if other sources become available in the future.

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.

“ORIGINAL DOCUMENT SIGNED & DATED”

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