A_02_04_Approved_JA_ADAM.pdf

Control Number: 16-RHCO-A-379

CONTRACT # W91YTZ-16-T- 0286

Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $150K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Regional Health Contracting Activity-Atlantic (Provisional) [(RHCO-A) (P))]

Fort Bragg Health Contracting Cell 6021 5th Street, Building 1469 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5505

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Bridge Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: $15,000.00

Name of Intended Contractor: NanoEnTek USA, Inc.

Street Address: 5627 Stoneridge Dr. Suite 304 City, State, Zip: Pleasanton, CA 94588

Phone: 925-225-0108

3. Description of Supplies/Services: ADAM –r-WBC Residual WBC (white blood cells counter)

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 equipment 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: NANOENTEK ADAM r-WBC is the only equipment of its kind. It is an analyzing device that counts the number or residual leukocytes in a blood component for transfusion. Presently, this system is unique in the market for testing Leuko-reduced blood products.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Searches were conducted using professional sources, internet, and GSA with no success.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

A notice was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) to increase competition on 27 June 2016.

8. Market Research: Used Google and found no other comparable systems. Spoke with company representatives Mr. Chen and Mr. Barnaba from Nanoentek telephonically.

9. Interested Sources: A intent to sole source was posted on FedBizOpps on 27 Jun 2016 and as of 6 July 2016 no other sources have responded.

10. Other Facts:

Procurement History

a. Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: Unknown

b. Any other facts as to why a sole source is needed: None.

Previously competed? N/A No Yes (Please see previous contracts above)

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: Unknown

11. 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.

Typed Name: Joshua D. Kuper Date: __________________________

Title: CPT, Chief Blood Services Signature: ______________________

Searched on Bing and GSA Advantage and found nothing comparable to the ADAM –r-WBC.

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

Signature:

Typed Name: DONNA L. BLOSSOM Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: donna.l.blossom.civ@mail.mil mailto:donna.l.blossom.civ@mail.mil