Justification Approval15-327Redacted.pdf

121503Limited Sources Justification or Sole

Source Justification

Control # 15-327 for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $150K)

1. Contracting Activity: This requirement is for Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma WA 98431. The

Contracting activity is Western Regional Contracting Office.

2. Description of Action: Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) is requesting a sole source contract to Terumo BCT., RBC/Platelet/Plasma Apheresis CollectionKit.

Requirement: New Repeat

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost

Funds: OMA Other Funds: Total Dollar Value: $146,912.00

Name of Intended Contractor: Terumo BCT

Street Address: 10811 West Collins Ave

City, State, Zip: Lakewood, CO 80215

Phone:

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MAMC is requesting RBC/Platelet/Plasma Apheresis Collection Kits use at MAMC Blood Bank Center. Terumo BCT is a global leader in blood component and cellular technologies which serves and meets the needs of the Blood Bank Center.

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: Terumo BCT has a long standing relationship with MAMC

Blood Bank Center providing products that continues to ensure that patients receive the ultimate quality care. No other source has been revealed through market research to match the high standard of quality as Terumo BCT, therefore award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: A general competitive effort has been made to consider other sources if they were available, unfortunately, it has been determined that no o source can the guidelines outlined by the requiring activity.

This will be posted on ASFI to increase competition.

7. Market Survey: There were no other vendors that had similar solutions.

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: N/A

W91YU0-12-C-0040 POP: 10/1/12-9/30/15 T otal est. $532,029.84

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.

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