A.02.04_J A_15-278_Other_Than_Full_and_Open.docx

Limited Sources Justification or Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $150K)

1. Contracting Activity: Control Number: 15-278; Department of Pathology located at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) is requesting approval of a sole source contract to Athena Diagnostics, Inc., for the purchase of Diagnostic Tests.

2. Description of Action:

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3. Description of Supplies/Services: Department of Pathology located at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) is requesting approval of a sole source contract to Athena Diagnostics, Inc., for Diagnostic Tests. The diagnostics tests are for a variety of neurological diseases to include neuromuscular diseases, renal, and endocrine testing. This requirement is for a six month base period. The estimated cost of this requirement is $130,000.00.

4. Authority Cited:

X (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: This request is to allow Madigan Army Medical Center to continue to support patient care while a new long-term contract is awarded. These tests were previously obtained through a Blanket Purchase Agreement, W91YU0-10-A-0012, which is expiring. The specific tests are not available in-house, or available thru any other existing contracts, are essential for primary care provider diagnosis. Patient care would be significantly impacted with potential delays in care and the inability to provide patients with the best treatment options to fully support their care.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: A notice of Intent to Sole Source will be published on www.FBO.gov and any proposals or inquiries will be considered for the long-term contract. The new long-term contract will be solicited through www.FBO.gov to allow all companies an opportunity to review the requirements and submit a bid.

7. Market Survey: The suggested source, Athena Diagnostics, is a large business which has been utilized in the past as a source via their BPA, W91YU0-10-A-0012 but that BPA is expiring. There are many companies, large and small, in the commercial market place that offer various types of testing. However the smaller ones seem to specialize in a certain area of medical testing or only supply testing kits/reagents. There appear to be several large businesses that may offer all of the testing needs and that will perform the actual tests. A search of the Federal Supply Schedules, also lists several companies that will test medical specimens but a search of their contracts does not indicate that they can perform all of the tests that may be needed.

8. Procurement History:

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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