A02-SSJ-REDACTED.docx

Control No: JA-19-04-099

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) in accordance with FAR subparts 13.106 using Simplified Acquisitions Procedures (SAP)

1. Contracting Activity: The contracting activity responsible for this action is the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), 820 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

2. Requiring Activity: The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, 10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760.

3. Nature of Action:

|X| Commercial Item |_| Non-Commercial Item |X| New Requirement |_| Follow-on Requirement |_| Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: |X| Firm-Fixed Price* |_| Time & Materials** |_| Cost*

Funds: |X| RDT&E |_| Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) |_| Other Funds:

4. Contractor Name:

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

511 Benedict Ave

Tarrytown, NY 10591-5005

Phone: 914-631-8000

DUNS: 798318598

Cage Code: 1K2V6

5. Description of Supplies/Services: The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) requests the purchase of a Dimension EXL LM Integrated Chemistry System with associated feed water supply system, extended service contract, and trade-in of current Dimension Xpand Plus System.

6. Authority Cited: |X| 41 U.S.C. 1901 OR |_| 41 U.S.C. 1903

|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 13.501(a)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (including brand name); OR

|_| (d) FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item.

7. Reason for Authority Cited: The vendor is the only supplier that can supply a clinical chemistry system that meets the specifications outlined in the minimal essential characteristics. The assay menu of this instrument is a primary reason for selecting this vendor. This instrument allows concurrent analysis of mission essential research samples from a single sample and provides results in a timely manner. USARIEM has used a Dimension analyzer in many of its research protocols since 2011. Continuity of research results using an upgraded instrument using the same methodology is a critical factor when selecting a Dimension analyzer. Additionally, our laboratory in engaged in several longitudinal research studies which encompass several years of sample analysis. Continuity of assay methodology, which this Dimension EXL meets, is necessary for successful completion of the research protocol. A blanket purchase agreement is in effect until April 2022 (W81XWH-17-A-0005) which includes purchases of reagents and consumables for USARIEM’s current Dimension Xpand Plus. These reagents are also used in the Dimension EXL instrument.

8. Efforts to obtain Competition:

a. Effective competition. Effective competition is not expected, however a Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on FedBizOpps (FBO) website for all vendors to see in accordance with FAR 5.202. All sources expressing interest and capabilities in response to the notice will receive consideration.

b. Subcontracting competition. No subcontracting competition is expected to exist for this requirement.

9. Actions to remove or overcome barriers Competition: USARIEM will continue to explore alternative options for this requirement.

10. Market Survey: Market research was conducted via Internet searches to attempt to identify if other manufacturers of automated clinical chemistry analyzers. Manufacturers found include Siemens, Ortho Clinical, Beckman Coulter, and Abbott. These other manufacturers do not have all the specific assays listed in the minimal essential characteristics with the throughput of the Dimension EXL.

11. Interested Sources: Include listing of sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

12. Procurement History and any other facts:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: N/A

Previously competed: N/A

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A