17_RHCO-P_44__JA.pdf

Control #: 17-RHCO-P-44

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, Anderson Simulation Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tacoma WA is requesting a follow-on contract for Standardized Patients Services.

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: $48,600.00

Name of Intended Contractor: Heartsparkle Players Street Address: PO Box 1883 City, State, Zip: Olympia, WA 98507

Phone: 360-943-6772

Description of Supplies/Services: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma WA is requesting a Base Year with (2) one-year options contract as follow-on for Standardized Patients Services.

Standardized Patients promote patient safety through realistic simulated training opportunity for repeated practice to enhance medical skills competency, and proficiency and developing quality clinical skills in a safe environment with no harm to the patients. Standardized Patients inclusively support Medical Education Nursing and Army Medic Training Programs at the Anderson Simulation Center.

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.

Control #: 17-RHCO-P-44

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Based on available information obtained through a Sources Sought Notice and research, the fact the above vendor’s previous performance has been noted as acceptably satisfactory, the renewal would be a significant intangible benefit to the Government consistent with the mission of the US Army Medical Command to continue staff medical educational training by utilizing these methods which guarantee the safety of the actual patients while increasing knowledge, skills and proficiency.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A general competitive effort is made throughout the requirement review process which included a Sources Sought Notice posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for an (8) eight day period obtaining no additional inquiries other than the primary vendor listed in this requirement.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A Special Notice with a J & A will be posted to FBO.

8. Market Survey: This requirement is for Standardized Patient Services (FSC Class U099). Detail, including key work searches described in the Market Research report which supports this J & A can be found in PCF A.01.01_Market Research. Market Research has been conducted by searching the Dynamic Small Business search using NAICS Code: 611430. The FBO Posting of a Sources Sought Notice did not reveal any other vendor inquires.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YU0-14-M-0061, or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

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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