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: 15-271; The Equipment Management Branch, Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Fort Wainwright, AK is requesting approval of a sole source contract to T-Systems, Inc., for T-System sheets. The contracting activity is Western Regional Contracting Office.

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: _________ Total Dollar Value: $ 93,432.00___

Name of Intended Contractor: T-SYSTEMS INC Street Address: 4020 MCEWEN ROAD STE 200 City, State, Zip: DALLAS, TX 75244-4900

Phone: 460-791-5567 (Sean Jiannino)

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

This requirement is for the T-System sheets used by the Emergency Department to provide patient bedside charting which allows us to stay within compliance per regulations Fort Wainwright, AK. T- System, Inc. is the creator, owner, copyright holder, and sole licensor of the product "The T System".

The estimated value of this contract is $93,432.00.

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:

This requirement is for the T-System sheets used by the Emergency Department to provide bedside charting which allows us to stay within compliance per regulations Fort Wainwright, AK. T Systems, Inc. is the only one that provides this charting system; they hold the proprietary rights to this system.

There are no other companies available that can provide this requested charting system.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

This is the system we have been using for the last five (5) years and it is already integrated with our system. The MTF will continue to search for a source that can provide the requested supplies. This will be posted on ASFI to increase competition.

7. Market Survey:

Market Research included the use of GSA schedules, WRCO BPA Master List, and an intense internet search. Based on this research, there are no other vendor capable of providing the requested supplies.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: W91YU0-11-P-0385 or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: FAR 13.501(a)

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: Dawn Davids Position Title : Equipment, Facilities, Maintenance Specialist

Email address: Dawn.m.davids.civ@mail.mil Date: 31 August 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: 9/1/2015 mailto:Dawn.m.davids.civ@mail.mil mailto:Richard.j.meadows3.civ@mail.mil