JustificationandApproval.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: 15-228; Department of Clinical Investigation located at Madigan Army Medical Center, (MAMC) is requesting approval of a sole source contract to S & S Farms for Various Live Tissue Pigs.

2. Description of Action:

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

Name of Intended Contractor: S & S Farms Street Address: 1650 Warnock Dr.

City, State, Zip: Ramona, CA 92065

Phone: 760-788-7007

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The purchase and delivery of live pigs (Sus scrofa) on an “as needed” basis for Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI) in support of the Graduate Medical Education’s program. Contractor shall provide live tissue pigs (Sus scrofa) in classified as “farm, miniature, micro”, in quantities, reproductive status, sex and weights required on an “as needed” basis. Contractor shall provide animals that are in good health and delivered free from known zoonotic diseases. Contractor shall guarantee the health of animals for 72 hours from the time of receipt. If the animal dies or has severe disease as diagnosed by the MAMC Attending Veterinarian, the contractor will have the option of picking up the animal (at no cost to MAMC) and/or crediting the MAMC account for the purchase price of the animal. Contractor facility shall maintain an USDA vendor license as a “USDA Breeder/Dealer” and comply with USDA regulations and applicable state laws pertaining to the care and transportation of live animals.

Contractor will provide or arrange transportation to MAMC.

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 Department of Clinical Investigation purchases live tissue (Pigs) to support biomedical research and training protocols. IAW AR 40-33, “The Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in DoD Programs”, these animals must be purchased from a facility that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a “USDA Dealer” (USDA Vendor License 91-R-002). S & S Farms is the only west coast vendor that is USDA licensed program that has a closed herd and can provide “Farm, Miniature and Micro” Swine of a specific pathogen free status. The S & S Farms personnel also provide transportation of the pigs from the facility in Ramona, CA.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

This will be posted on ASFI to increase competition. Yes

7. Market Survey: S & S Farms is the only west coast vendor that is USDA licensed program that has a closed herd and can provide “Farm, Miniature and Micro” Swine of a specific pathogen free status; there are no other applicable quotes.

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 mini-J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: Shannon Marko Position Title : Chief, Lab Animal Resources Service

Email address: Shannon.t.marko.mil@mail.mil Date: 26 MAY 2015

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: Linda S Calahan Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address:

Date:

mailto:Shannon.t.marko.mil@mail.mil