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: 15-248; Department of Clinical Investigation located at Madigan Army Medical Center, (MAMC) is requesting approval of a sole source contract to Twisted S Ranch 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: $ _145,000.00_

Name of Intended Contractor: Twisted S Ranch Street Address: 20511 SE 424th Str City, State, Zip: Enumclaw, WA 98022

Phone: 253-486-8930, Fax: 253501-0113

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Department of Clinical Investigation located at Madigan Army Medical Center; (MAMC) is requesting approval of a sole source contract to Twisted S Ranch for Various Live Tissue Pigs. Contractor shall provide live tissue pigs (Sus scrofa) in quantities, reproductive status, sex and weights required on an “as needed” basis. Contractor may also provide goats (Capra hircus) and sheep (Ovis aires) on an “as needed” basis. Contractor facility shall maintain an USDA vendor license as a “USDA Dealer” and comply with USDA regulations and applicable Washington State law pertaining to the care and transportation of live animals. Contractor shall provide animals that are in good health and delivered free from known zoonotic diseases.

Contractor shall guarantee the health of animals for 24 hours from the time of receipt. If the animal is 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 will provide or arrange for all 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 Laboratory Animal Resources Service is required by AR 40-33 “The Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in DOD Programs” to purchase animal from a United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed dealer. The Twisted S Ranch in Enumclaw, Washington is the only USDA licensed vendor of live tissue pigs.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

This will be posted on ASFI to increase competition. Yes

7. Market Survey: The Twisted S Ranch in Enumclaw, Washington is the only USDA licensed vendor of swine, goats, and sheep in Washington, Idaho and Oregon; 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: Richard J. Meadows Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: Richard.j.meadows3.civ@mail.mil Date: 8/17/2015 mailto:Shannon.t.marko.mil@mail.mil mailto:Richard.j.meadows3.civ@mail.mil