19_RHCO-P_560.pdf

(301 November 2018)

Control Number: 19-RHCO-P 560

Limited Sources Justification or

Sole Source Determination for Actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Currently $250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Office – Pacific, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Health Contracting Cell, 673 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503

2. Description of Action: PANHCA- 19-P-0000-010345

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: Total Dollar Value: $ 189,370.83

Required delivery date or period of performance: 15 Aug 2019

Name of Intended Contractor: Leica Microsystems Inc.

Street Address: 14008 Collections Center Drive City, State, Zip: Chicago, IL 60693

Phone: 360.787.3153

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Department of Clinical Investigation at Madigan Army Medical Center requires a microdissection microscope system that will allow for the isolation of cells from histological sections from healthy vs diseased tissue; the Leica LMD6.

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.

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5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Leica LMD6 does not require the use of specialized collection tubes such as the ones required by other system. Samples can be cut and collected into inexpensive and commercially available plastics. Collection device are flexible to accommodate sample placement into 0.5mL or 0.2mL caps, 8-well strips from a 96-well plate, dishes for cell culture, chamber slides.

This is done by gravity which avoids contamination that can be an issue with the direct contact that occurs with other system.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: A Sources Sought describing the requirements and listing the salient characteristics was posted on FBO from 8 to 19 July 2019 informing vendors the Government was anticipating a solicitation and interested vendors should reply. Only Leica responded.

7. Market Survey: Market research was conducted between April 2015 and 19 July 2019 by the Regional Health Contracting Office – Pacific and Dr. Nicholas Ieronimakis, an expert in microscopy, to identify all qualified sources and ascertain whether other qualified sources existed (Market Research report is located in PCF Cabinet). Market research included:

a. Personal knowledge or contact with knowledgeable people in government and industry

The three manufacturers of such confocal systems (Life Technologies, Leica, and Zeiss) provided quotes to Dr. Ieronimakis and conducted demonstrations. Only the Leica LMD6 met all the requirements.

b. Sources sought posted on FBO

A Sources Sought describing the requirements and listing the salient characteristics was posted on FBO from 8 to 19 July 2019 informing vendors the Government was anticipating a solicitation and interested vendors should reply. Only Leica responded.

c. Online Search Engine/ Vendor Websites

A search on Google found only one other vendor of Leica products.

Name of Company – W. Nuhsbaum. W. Nuhsbaum could not provide quote as Leica sells direct to WA area.

d. FSS Schedule reviews

Leica’s GSA Contract GS-07F-139CA lists the majority (27 of 30 pieces) of the Leica LMD6 system.

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 sole source determination are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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I certify this product/service is not available using mandatory sources or delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

IERONIMAKIS.NICHOLAS. Digitally signed by

IERONIMAKIS.NICHOLAS.M.1159848759

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Digitally signed by

ADBURY.LARRY.A.116424195

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BRADBURY.LARR

Signature: M.1159848759 Date: 2019.07.22 11:01:10 -07'00' Submitted By: Nicholas M. Ieronimakis, PhD Position Title : Research Health Scientist

Email address: nicholas.m.ieronimakis.civ@mail.mil Date: July 22, 2019

Signature: BR Typed Name: Y.A.1164241951

Da Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address:

Date:

mailto:nicholas.m.ieronimakis.civ@mail.mil