BioPoint Support Base (9/1/2015 - 8/31/2016) Plus 4 Options 676-C50177 $8, 590. 00

FAR 8 - JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITING SOURCES <$150K

Requirement or RFQ Number: 676-15-3-041-0385

1. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Order Mod to Existing Order Number

Order against: FSS Contract Number: GS-35F-378BA

Name of Proposed Contractor: Bio-Optronics, Inc
Street Address: 1890 Winton Rd S Ste 190
City, State, Zip: Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: 585-272-1960 x110


2. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 42,950.00

Total service agreement for BioPoint patient wristband ID system and software. The service agreement is for current, in use equipment at the Tomah VAMC. The BioPoint equipment requires regular maintenance and software upgrades that can only be provided by the manufacturer. Bio-Optronics is is the manufacturer of BioPoint patient ID wristbands, the equipment that was previously purchased and is currently in use. The requested service agreement for the maintenance of the in-use equipment is only available for the manufacturer.

3. Authority:

ORDER AGAINST FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

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; (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B)) or

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order

was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures. (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)

4. Rational/explanation to support cited authority:

Results of Market Research show this service can be procured on GSA through Bio-Optronics. No other source was found that can provide the service needed to meet the government's need. Bio-Optronics is is the manufacturer of BioPoint patient ID wristbands, the equipment that was previously purchased on FSS and is currently in use. The requested service agreement for the maintenance of the in-use equipment is only available for the manufacturer.

5. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.









Matthew M. Zawada Susan B. Pasholk
Contract Specialist Contracting Officer

SUSAN B. PASHOLK 195599


Digitally signed by SUSAN B. PASHOLK 195599
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Date:

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Date: 2015.08.12 07:54:11 -05'00'