J A-BACH-BeckmanCoulter.pdf

J&A Number: 13-097

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION

(See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

Justification and Approval For Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: This requirement is for Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The contracting office is Western Regional Contracting Office.

2. Description of Action: BACH is requesting approval of a Sole-Source bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for a base only contract (1 Oct 13 to 30 Sep 14) for LH750 Hematology System equipment and reagents.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The current contract, W91YU0-08-P-0447, currently provides a Beckman Coulter LH750 hematology system equipment and reagents. This 5-year contract completely expires on 30 Sep 13.

BACH is in the process of market research for a new hematology analyzer system; however, a new contract will not be awarded prior to expiration of the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter. From the time WRCO is notified of a contract requirement, it takes approximately 5-6 months from RFQ through award and another 2-3 months for equipment installation and validation before patient reportable testing can begin. Therefore, it is in the Government’s best interest to issue a new sole-source bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. (DUNS 15310070, CAGE 0HWD8) for uninterrupted continuation of hematology equipment and testing. The acquisition cost is:

$58,257.04.

4. Authority Cited: IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(l) and FAR 6.302-l(a)(2)(iii) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy the Agency Requirements. IAW FAR 13.106(b) – Soliciting from a single source – SAT Procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: BACH currently has a Beckman Coulter LH750 Hematology System equipment and reagents. From the time WRCO is notified of a contract requirement, it takes approximately 5-6 months from RFQ through award and another 2-3 months for equipment installation and validation before patient reportable testing can begin. The current contract, W91YU0-08-P-0447, expires 30 Sep 13. BACH is in the process of market research for a new hematology analyzer system; however, and a new contract will not be awarded prior to expiration of the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: BACH is in the process of market research for a new hematology analyzer system; however, and a new contract will not be awarded prior to expiration of the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: BACH is in the process of market research for a new hematology analyzer system. Once BACH completes their market research and WRCO is notified of a contract requirement, it is planned to be competed to include other companies that provide hematology equipment and reagents.

8. Market Research: BACH currently has a Beckman Coulter LH750 Hematology System equipment and reagents. The current contract, W91YU0-08-P-0447, expires 30 Sep 13. BACH is in the process of market research for a new hematology analyzer system; however, and a new contract will not be awarded prior to expiration of the current contract awarded to Beckman Coulter.

9. Interested Sources: The notice required by FAR 5.201; this item is required to be published.

10. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: The cost of the Beckman Coulter LH750 Hematology System equipment and reagents is considered to be fair and reasonable based on FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) based on comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

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

E-Signed by CALAHAN.LINDA.S.1269997571 VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt

Linda Calahan Contracting Officer