A02_-_Redacted_DnF_for_Brand_Name_Sole_Source.doc

DETERMINATION & FINDINGS FOR OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

(ACTIONS SAT AND BELOW)

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT:

One (1) Carestream Industrex HPX-1 Plus Scanner, to include one (1) controller

2. PROPOSED CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER:

Carestream Health, INC.

150 Verona Street

Rochester, NY, 14608

CAGE: 4QX22

Business Size: Large

Authorized Third-Party Resellers:

Tattersall Supply, LLC.

997 NW 31st Ave

Pompeo Beach, FL, 33069

CAGE: 018P6

Business Size: Small

3. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: [redacted]

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):

_X_ Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

___ Unusual and Compelling Urgency

___ Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services

___ International Agreement

___ Authorized or Required by Statute

___ National Security

___ Public Interest

5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE:

The item(s) listed in section one above is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

_X__ Compatibility: The item(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

The [REDACTED] at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the procurement of one (1) Carestream Industrex HPX-1 Plus Digital X-Ray scanner, to include one (1) controller, in support of the [REDACTED] mission program titled, “Energetic Response to Ballistic Events.” The goal of this effort is to better understand the response of energetic materials when impacted by ballistic threats, and X-radiography is a primary diagnostic in determining the energy deposited into energetic materials. The required Carestream Industrex HPX-1 Plus Scanner will be used to analyze the radiographic data.

The required scanner must be compatible with other scanners currently in use by [REDACTED] to ensure compatibility of data across systems. The current system was procured in 2018 under contract W911QX-18-P-0043. The purchase of a new system would require the reprocurement of the existing system to ensure continued full functionality. This would result in duplication of costs of [REDACTED] which is not expected to be recovered through competition.

Due to the aforementioned, only the Carestream Industrex HPX-1 Plus scanner can fulfill the Government’s aforementioned requirements. Technical market research identified one (1) known authorized reseller, Tattersall Supply, LLC. It is recommended that this procurement be solicited as a brand name sole source.

___ Proprietary: A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

___ Experimental Continuity: The item(s) must be consistent with prior materials in order to ensure experimental continuity. Describe the conditions that necessitate the use of experimental continuity:

___ Warranty: Purchasing item(s) from another manufacturer/provider would void existing warranty. Provide a brief explanation for the use of this reason and the impact that would occur if the item was purchased from another manufacturer/provider:

___ Direct Replacement: These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment and no substitutes exist.

__ Other reasoning to support a sole-source buy:

6. FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION:

It has been determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and that approval of this recommendation is in the best interest of the government. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Template last updated 4/23/2018