A.02.04_J A_Other_then_full_15-295.docx

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

1. Contracting Activity: Control Number: 15-295; The Cardiac Catheterization Lab, William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Fort Bliss, TX is requesting approval of a sole source contract to Biotronik, Inc., for Various Pacemaker Implants. The contracting activity is Western Regional Contracting Office.

2. Description of Action:

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3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for various pacemaker implants for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to ensure that there is enough stock in place during the beginning of the fiscal year and when funds actually become available.

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

|_| (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 Cardiac Catheterization Lab is in need of shelf stock in order to ensure that they can provide the necessary pacemakers. Recent years have shown that there is a delay between the start of the fiscal year and the actual availability of funds. Without having shelf stock in place, patients will be sent out of the hospital during this time. Having this shelf stock on hand will allow continuity of patient care during this time. In the past these items were purchased through the Prime Vendor Program, however the vendor that offered these items no longer offers them.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: The Cardiac Catheterization Lab is trying to get a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) set-up for the future. This will allow interested parties a chance to enter into a BPA in the future.

This J&A will be posted on ASFI to increase awareness and competition.

7. Market Survey: There are several companies that make pacemakers. The largest three makers, Medtronic, St.Jude, and Boston Scientific dominate the market (US and global) place with 90% of sales. These types of items are available on Federal Supply Schedules. However not all of the models that the hospital uses are available on the FSS. These items are commercial in nature.

8. Procurement History:

These items were previously purchased through the Prime Vendor Program. However, the vendor has stopped offering these items through this program.

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.

Signature:

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