A.02 Sole Source Justification under SAT_W9114F24Q0075 signed.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Control Number: 24-RHCO-E-315

RFP #: W9114F24Q0075

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office – Europe (MRCO-EUR)

CMR 402

APO, AE 09180

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA DHP Other Funds: - Total Dollar Value: $40,560.00

Name of Intended Contractor: Walsh Integrated, INC Street Address: 35 Fenwick Ave, Montreal City, State, Zip: West, QC H4X 1P6 CAN

Phone: (800) 925-7460

Period of Performance: 8/15/2024 to 8/14/2027

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC), Environmental Services Management Branch (EVS), Logistics Division is requesting a comprehensive maintenance service agreement for the existing paperless EAMC EVS quality assurance cleaning inspection system. This agreement shall include ___software licenses, hardware, setup and training.

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

Controlled by: USAHCA CUI Category: SP-PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON

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(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:

EAMC previously purchased the Walsh equipment and requires a service agreement to support the existing equipment. Walsh offers a comprehensive service and preventative maintenance program designed to optimize the services. The system meets all requirements set forth by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) healthcare environmental cleaning services contract, The Joint Commission, Inspector General, and other applicable third-party regulatory entities. Walsh is the only provider with all necessary software updates for the duration of the agreement.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: The Government will continue to conduct market research to ascertain if there are changes in the marketplace that would enable future actions to be competed.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 using Government databases. A source sought was posted to System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities site on July 3, 2024 with a due date of July 8, 2024. BHPE LLC responded to the sources sought on sam.gov but they are not the authorize vendor for this service.

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

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this limited source justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify the required product/services are available using mandatory sources, and delivery can be made by the required delivery date.

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on historical prices and the market research as these services including software updates are commercial in nature.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a limited source is in the best interest of the Government.

Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature:

Typed Name: Ms. Hyun Townsley Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Hyun.j.townsley.civ@health.mil

Submitted By: Mr. Leon Green Position Title: Chief, Environmental Services Management Branch

Email address:leon.j.green2.civ@health.mil mailto:Hyun.j.townsley.civ@health.mil mailto:leon.j.green2.civ@health.mil