A.02.04_Redacted_J&A.docx

Control Number: 19-RHCO-A-73 RFQ#: W91YTZ19Q0024

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

1. Contracting Activity: Regional Health Contracting Activity – Atlantic (RHCO-A) Contracting Cell 6021 5th Street, Building 1467 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5505

2. Description of Action:

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

This contract provides supplies for the VITEK 2 Compact microbiological analyzer in use at the laboratory of Kenner Army Health Clinic (KAHC), Fort Lee, VA. This contract supports the mission of patient centered care while also supporting warfighter readiness by equipping the laboratory with supplies used in the rapid identification and susceptibility testing of pathological microorganisms found in patients served by KAHC. Exercising this action will support organizational capacity to meet all lines of effort in the KAHC Strategic Map. The services employed within this contract will ensure the continuation of uninterrupted medical information vital to equipping our health care providers to make the best decisions regarding the care of our patients and the readiness of our warfighters.

The supplies to be contracted are the following testing reagents/VITEK 2 test cards:

-Gram negative bacterial identification -Gram positive bacterial identification -Gram positive antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) cards -Gram negative antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) cards

The services to be contracted to ensure operational continuity of the VITEK 2 Compact microbiological analyzer are the following:

-Annual maintenance and calibration services -Preventative maintenance, all labor, all travel, expenses and all parts for an unlimited number of on- demand service visits -Remote telediagnostics for troubleshooting instrumentation -On-site service coverage of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week

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.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The VITEK® 2 Systems are intended for the automated identification and susceptibility testing of most clinically significant organisms (bacteria and yeast) routinely isolated in a microbiology laboratory. The VITEK® 2 Systems are only intended to be used with the proprietary VITEK® 2 identification (ID) and susceptibility (AST) test cards. Testing requires a saline suspension of organism be inoculated into a test panel of biochemicals and a test panel of antibiotics. These panels, referred to as "cards", are single-use disposables that are inoculated according to the procedure set out in the VITEK® 2 Systems Product Information. Please be advised that Biomerieux, Inc. is the sole source provider for the VITEK® 2 instrument and consumable Identification and Susceptibility cards. A proprietary letter has been received from the vendor. Failure to provide the required maintenance and supplies could potentially cause failure of the system and lead to diminished care to the patients being serviced by KAHC.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

A special notice informing industry that the Government intends to make a sole source award will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) webpage to increase future competition.

7. Market Survey: Market Research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. The VITEK® 2 System was purchased on a GSA Contract (W91YTZ-15-P-0300) in 2015. We need contractual support for Reagents and Service on the device.

Currently HubZone Certified 0 Currently SDB Certified 0 Veteran 0 Woman or Women Owned 0 Currently 8(a) Certified 0 Service-Disabled Veteran 0

The sole-source intent notice to purchase these services and supplies will be posted on fbo.gov.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YTZ-15-P-0405 (28 SEP 2015) 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 mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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

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