Hologic Platinum Mammography Service Contract

Added: Oct 30, 2017 12:47 pm Chapter VI: Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP

Attachment 4: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K



OFOC SOP Revision 04 Page 1 of 2

Original Date: 03/22/11

Revision 04 Date: 10/01/2015

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1

(OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K))

IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

ACQUISITION PLAN ACTION ID:

688-18-1-078-0012

1A. PROJECT/TASK No.

1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

$71,655

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



A service agreement is required for multiple Hologic Mammography systems at the Washington DC VAMC. The VA utilizes the mammography systems to scan, examine, and diagnose patients for breast cancer. The facility requires a service agreement to maintain the mammography system uptime and replacement part coverage. The service agreement should also cover vendor required preventative maintenance inspections.



3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:



Hologic is the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of the Hologic Mammography System. As such, Hologic is uniquely qualified to perform the repair services and necessary maintenance. Also, Hologic has immediate access to all parts and trained/qualified technicians necessary to maintain the equipment.

4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

As the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Hologic is uniquely qualified to provide replacement parts and trained technicians to perform the necessary repair services on the Hologic equipment.



5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

No market research was conducted. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Hologic is uniquely qualified to provide repair services for the Mammography Hologic Systems at the facility.







6. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the Commercial Supply and Service SOP for Price Reasonableness templates.



Signature: ______________________________ Date:____________________

Name:__________________________________

Title:___________________________________ NCO:_________________________________