24-RHCO-A-39 Redacted.pdf

Solicitation Number: W91YTZ24Q0020 Control Log Number: 24-RHCO-A-39

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office – East (MRCO-E) Dalecarlia Health Contracting Cell 9275 Doerr Road, Building 1221 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

2. Description of Action:

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

Name of Intended Contractor: BioMérieux, Inc.

Street Address: P.O. Box 15969 City, State, Zip: North Carolina, 27704

Phone:

Period of Performance: 12-month base year with four 12-month option years.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Guthrie Ambulatory Health Clinic, Laboratory, Fort Drum, NY has a requirement for an annual service contract on the government owned Vitek Analyzer.

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 can provide 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: This is a sole source requirement for annual services on the government owned Vitek 2 Analyzer. The Vitek 2 Analyzer is manufactured by bioMerieux. In order to maintain the integrity of the analyzer results and adhere to patient safety standards, the Vitek 2 Analyzer must be serviced by manufacturer authorized service technicians. The vendor provided a proprietary letter dated 01 December 2023, which states “bioMérieux, Inc. is the sole source manufacturer and service provider of the Vitek 2 060 and Myla instruments. All bioMérieux Field Service Engineers are certified and qualified with extensive factory training and experience in working on the entire range of bioMérieux products including the Vitek 2 060 and Myla instruments. If any unauthorized third-party repairs, alters or modifies a bioMérieux instrument, bioMérieux is not responsible for defects arising from such repair or modifications. bioMérieux, Inc. as the manufacturer of the equipment requires one (1) Preventative Maintenance Inspection to be performed on an annual basis for the Vitek 2 060 and Myla instruments. Failure to procure the required maintenance services could result in mission and equipment failure”.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no practical alternatives available to increase competition for this requirement, based on the reasons stated in paragraph 5 above.

This action will be posted on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) website at SAM.gov.

7. Market Survey: Market research was conducted using Google, GSA, PCF and SAM. The requirement was not available through GSA. These services must be provided by the manufacturer in order to maintain accuracy of the testing results which are directly related to patient safety. A sole source letter has been obtained and available in the contract file.

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 supported data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I certify the required products are not available using mandatory sources and delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

Submitted By: Richelle Malcolm Position Title: CLS, COR

Email address: Richelle.l.malcolm.civ@health.mil Date: 8 November 2023

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

// Original Signed //

Signature:

Typed Name: Rebecca Ruff Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: rebecca-lynn.m.ruff.civ@health.mil