JA15_145.pdf

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

1. Contracting Activity: Control Number: 15-145; The Department of OBGYN, Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, Washington 98431 is requesting approval of a sole source contract to CaseNetwork LLC for CoreCases Online Subscription services. Period of Performance: 5 May 2015 through 4 May 2016 plus (2) Two Option Periods ending 4 May 2018.

2. Description of Action: Purchase of CoreCase Online Subscription Services

Requirement: New Repeat

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: $18,000.00

Name of Intended Contractor: Case Network POC: Kami Jacobsen Email:

kjacobsen@casenetwork.com (610) 298-1114

Street Address: 7 Ashbrook Lane City, State, Zip: Newton Square, PA 19073

Phone: 610-298-1114

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Request approval to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) subscription service with CaseNetwork for technology-enhanced, web-based medical education for OB/GYN residents at MAMC. The proposed follow-on contract will be for a one-year base period with an anticipated start date of 5 May 2015 to 4 May 2016 and two one-year option periods ending 4 May 2018.

The total estimated value of the proposed follow-on contract is $18,000.00. This acquisition will utilize Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 CORE funds. CaseNetwork will provide CoreCases curriculum (interactive, decision-oriented, evidence-based learning through simulated patient encounters to OB/GYN residents. The subscription services will incorporate competencies and milestones with tracking, assessments, and reporting, as well as subscriber support, and training to the designated site administrator (OB/GYN staff).

CaseNetwork has created full curriculum of simulated patient encounters for OB/GYN residents called CoreCases. The CoreCases’s proprietary platform and education format are unique in the marketplace.

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 mailto:kjacobsen@casenetwork.com

(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: Medical education is undergoing a transformation causing significant challenges to teaching programs and educators. Healthcare reform, advances in technology, mandated shorter work hours, and the unprecedented volume of information and critical knowledge students and providers must learn and apply, all impact the educational process. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) also recognizes that OB/GYN residency programs are facing the challenge of ensuring consistent education, objectively assessing and monitoring performance and consistent reporting of individual proficiencies aligned with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s (ACGME) Core Competencies and Milestones. CoreCases for OG/GYN helps address these challenges and provides a process for instruction. This web-based product meets educational prerequisites and teaches residents using case-based curricula incorporating competencies/milestones with tracking, assessments, and reporting which are required by the ACGME for accreditation. Proficiency in core competencies is required prior to graduation and this service allows residents to learn the required knowledge faster, more efficiently, and with greater convenience. Administrators are now required to routinely evaluate, track and report on progress to accrediting bodies using unbiased, objective methods. CoreCases allows for independent study that can be tracked by supervisors.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research has failed to show that there any other service exists such as that provided by CaseNetwork. This office along with the Western Regional Contracting Office will continue to perform market research for CoreCases Online Subscriptions services.

7. Market Survey: Market research has failed to show that there any other service exists such as that provided by CaseNetwork LLC.

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:

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the support data under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Submitted By: Thomas Dougherty Position Title : AO/COR, Dept of OBGYN

Email address: thomas.j.dougherty.civ@mail.mil Date: May 4, 2015 mailto:thomas.j.dougherty.civ@mail.mil

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

Signature:

Typed Name: Brandon M. York Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Brandon.m.york8.civ@mail.mil Date: May 4, 2015 mailto:Brandon.m.york8.civ@mail.mil