A0204ALEREJA2015.pdf

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

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1. Contracting Activity: This requirement is for William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Fort Bliss, Texas. The contracting activity is Western Regional Contracting Office, William Beaumont Army Medical Center Contracting Cell.

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New X Repeat Pricing: X Firm-Fixed Price D Time & Materials D Cost Funds: X OMA D Other Funds: Total Dollar Value: $51,627.62

Name of Intended Contractor:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Alere North America.

30 South Keller RD Orlando, FL 32810

(877) 441-7440

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for On-site autoimmune disease (ANA,ANCA)for patient diagnosis and treatment. Department of Pathology, William Beaumont Army Medical Center. This requirement is An option year. The acquisition cost of$ 51,627.62.

4. Authority Cited:

X (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

D (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

D (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 (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

D (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 ucts. Distributors are not utilized.

Control # 15-272

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John.Kwiatkowski Typewritten Text Alere has the proprietary rights for the reagents used to test Ana, anca, and TPO exclusively on the Athena Analyzer owned by WBAMC These tests have been approved by the College of American Pathologists and cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. JAK

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6. Actions to Increase Competition: This requirement is for autoimmune disease(ANA,ANCA) for patient diagnosis and treatment in the Microbiology section Department of Pathology

This will be posted on ASFI to increase competition.

7. Market Survey: There is no other vendor that can provide these reagents. These particular vials must meet all the Food and Drug Administration and College of American Pathology approval and certification.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number:: W91YU0-11-F-0078 or N/A

Previously competed? D N/A No Yes

Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

9. Technical I 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.

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Position Till :

Email address:

Date:

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

Signature:

John A. Kwiatkowski Contracting Officer

Date: August 2015

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W91YU0-14-M-0027 JAK

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John.Kwiatkowski Typewritten Text FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) JAK

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