Redacted_A02_-_Justification_Breathing_Simulator_Signed_Final_20190227.pdf

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ASL 5000 Breathing Simulators Federal contract opportunity
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W91ZLK-19-Q-0031
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Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground

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Version 2, MAY 2018 PREVIOUS VERSION IS OBSOLETE

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION for

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS VALUED BELOW $250K

☐ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Soliciting from a single source ☐ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Brand name specification

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

☐ New Requirement

☐ Modification

ESTIMATED VALUE (inclusive of options):

FUND TYPE: YEAR:

1. NAME OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTOR / BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER:

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

3. UNIQUE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE

REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

4. REASON WHY CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE CAPABLE OF MEETING MISSION REQUIREMENTS;

SPECIFICALLY, THE REASON NO OTHER SOURCE CAN MEET THE UNIQUE CAPABILITIES IN SECTION 3:

Is this a follow-on contract? yes☐ no☐ If yes, provide contract number: _____________________________

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which is included in the sections above, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION (For Contracting Personnel Use):

8. CONTRACT SPECIALIST/PURCHASING AGENT REVIEW:

I have done my due diligence in verifying the information presented above by the requiring activity and have attempted to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable.

NAME OF REVIEWER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

9. ENDORSEMENT OF THE ACC-APG TENANT DIVISION CONTRACTING OFFICER

I hereby ☐approve / ☐disapprove this justification in accordance with the authority cited on this document.

Approval is based on the availability of funds and provided that the services and property herein described have been otherwise authorized for procurement.

NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

chanel.d.williams Highlight

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FAR 131061b1i Soliciting from a single source: On
FAR 131061b1ii Brand name specification: Off
PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: PR# 11289691
New Requirement: On
Modification: Off
1 NAME OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTOR BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER: IngMar Medical, 5940 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15206 USA
2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: A breathing pump is a piston-driven pump, able to push and pull a variable volume of air at a variable rate in order to simulate the breathing profile of different individuals ranging from sleeping children to adults performing a heavy workload. There are several anatomical features that should be emulated in order to produce an effective simulation of the human respiratory system, the most important of which are tidal volume, air temperature, chemical makeup of the air, lung size, breath rate, and breathing resistance. The Respiratory Protection Branch (RPB) will use this equipment in tandem with existing equipment to test and predict the efficacy of various respirators on different people.
3 UNIQUE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: The ASL 5000 Breathing Simulator is able to adjust the simulated lung capacity down to the equivalent size of a small child. This is vital to RPB research as there is currently little to no data on the effectiveness of respirators worn by adolescents. Additionally, this simulator affords RPB the ability to control the temperature of the simulated breaths, as well as the breathing gas used. Aggressive chemicals can be introduced into the breathing loop, which would allow for analysis via Gas Chromatograph to quantitatively track concentrations of certain chemicals within the simulated lungs. Each parameter of the breathing profile can be adjusted mid simulation allowing for dynamic changes to the simulation in real time, all of which are tracked and logged with the provided software. The ASL 5000 can also simulate coughing and sneezing.
4 REASON WHY CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE CAPABLE OF MEETING MISSION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICALLY THE REASON NO OTHER SOURCE CAN MEET THE UNIQUE CAPABILITIES IN SECTION 3 Is this a followon contract yes no If yes provide contract number: There are no other vendors in the market currently offering a ready-made commercially available product that meets our requirements.
no: Off
undefined: On
If yes provide contract number:
5 MARKET RESEARCH: This same breathing simulator has been referenced in multiple papers published by other respiratory research entities. This is the only product able to mimic the breathing profile of an adolescent, cough, sneeze, control the temperature of the air that is used, and simulate the lungs of an infant. Market research included an extensive Google search, a search of the GSA Advantage catalog, a search through DTIC reports, and contact with individuals knowledgeable about the world of breathing pumps. The alternatives that were found were able to meet some of the individual requirements, but only the ASL 5000 Breathing Simulator was able to meet all of them. IngMar Medical is the only seller of this equipment. No authorized re-sellers could be identified for the U.S.
NAME AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER: Cody C Kendig
EMAIL ADDRESS: cody.c.kendig.civ@mail.mil
DATE: 02/21/19
7 ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION For Contracting Personnel Use: Market research was conducted from December 2018 through February 2019. Sources researched include reviews of GSA Advantage, Dynamic Small Business search (DSBS) database and general Internet searches on Google and Bing. Contract Specialist also contacted manufacturers requesting information on availability of breathing simulators. Market research findings from both the mission partner and the Contract Specialist showed that the ASL 5000 Breathing Simulator is the only simulator found to meet the needs as described in the specifications provided. Based on theses findings it is in the best interest of the Government to purchase the ASL 5000. IngMar Medical is the only seller of this equipment. No authorized re-sellers could be identified for the U.S.
NAME OF REVIEWER: Tyce L. Rucks
EMAIL ADDRESS_2: tyce.l.rucks.civ@mail.mil
DATE_2: 2/25/19
approve: On
disapprove this justification in accordance with the authority cited on this document: Off
NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER: David A. Humfleet
EMAIL ADDRESS_3: david.a.humfleet.civ@mail.mil
DATE_3: 2/27/2019
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Estimated Value with Options: 114,031
Reason why contractor is the only source: This source has a commercially available product that meets each of our requirements for a breathing pump. From the market research conducted for this acquisition, no other source was discovered that had a ready-made product that could meet all of our requirements. Contacted other vendors such as Hans Rudolph (cage code 6P347), Allied Healthcare Products (cage code 62842) and Paragon Space Development Corp (cage code 1P9N1) Along with The Piston Ltd and MH Custom Design & MFG, LC and neither were registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and non were able to provide the characteristics that were required on on specifications.
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Dropdown5: [RDT&E (2040)]
Dropdown6: [FY 2019]
Dropdown1: [SOLE SOURCE]

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