A.02.04_JA_for_Upgrade_of_Suspension_Arms_Redacted_Final.pdf

Control Number:

Sole Source Determination

1. Contracting Activity: US Army Medical Command Army Health Contracting Activity Regional Health Contracting Office – Pacific Bldg. 339, 146 Clark Road Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858-5098

2. Description of Action:

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

Name of Intended Contractor:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

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3. Description of Supplies/Services:

Suspension Upgrade of Universal Yoke Spring Arm Retrofit Kit for OR Suites at Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Alaska.

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.

(17 March 2017)

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5. Reason for Authority Cited: The upgrade of the suspension arm for the OR suites at BACH are necessary for direct patient care requiring support to specific complex surgical procedures and general surgery. It is necessary to meet the standards of care for BACH patients and continued hospital requirements and upgrades.

Market research has revealed that the upgraded flat panel ceiling arms are only the only products compatible with the existing Government-owned Stryker system. Stryker is the only manufacturer of the spring arm that connects to the current Stryker flat panel arm and surgical light assembly. In fact, other suspension arms are not interchangeable with the Stryker system.

Additionally, the suspension arms are only available through the manufacturer (Stryker) and Stryker’s authorized distributors.

Based on the aforementioned, it is in the best interest to purchase the Stryker universal yoke spring arm because it is the only product compatible with the Government-owned Stryker system.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: We will continue to conduct on-going research of the industry market place to determine if there are new entrants into this product arena. To date no other vendors have been identified or have marketed themselves to be producers of this product.

A synopsis will be posted on FBO to increase competition.

7. Market Survey: Market research conducted over the internet in the past 12 months has shown that this product is commercial in nature. In addition, there are no other suspension arms available in the marketplace that are compatible with the existing Government-owned Stryker equipment.

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: N/A

(17 March 2017)

Therefore, this is a brand name only requirement.

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:

Submitted By:

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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.

Signature:

Typed Name:

Position Title:

Email address:

Date:

(17 March 2017)