SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Pyxis Annual Service MX
- Notice Date
- 1/10/2013
- Notice Type
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2 CONS, 41 Vandenburg Ave, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 71110-2271, United States
- ZIP Code
- 71110-2271
- Solicitation Number
- FA4608-13-M-S010
- Archive Date
- 1/25/2013
- Point of Contact
- Jesse C. Bozzella, Phone: 3184563400, Sheronda Stewart, Phone: 318-456-5205
- E-Mail Address
-
jesse.bozzella@us.af.mil, sheronda.stewart.1@us.af.mil
(jesse.bozzella@us.af.mil, sheronda.stewart.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- FA4608-13-M-S010
- Award Date
- 12/19/2012
- Description
- JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL I. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY US Air Force 2d Contracting Squadron 41 Vandenberg Ave. Barksdale AFB LA 71110-2079 II. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING PROCESSED This acquisition is to obtain, by the use of other than full and open competition; Carefusion is to provide the basic support and maintenance services for each Pyxis Product during the Support Term for that Pyxis Product. III. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEEDS a. Carefusion is the sole source of Pyxis products. Due to the complexity and sensitivity of the Pyxis Products calibrations it is necessary to have Carefusion to perform basic support and maintenance of the products, also not to lose equipment warranty. b. The estimated cost for this requirement is $10,596.00. IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304. V. DEMONSTRATIONS THAT HE CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY) Service and repair is only possible by the manufacturer. Due to the fact that the service software used to troubleshoot, diagnose and calibrate the unit is proprietary and can only be performed by the manufacturer, Carefusion. This is the unique capability the proposed contractor possesses which makes it the only company capable of meeting these minimum requirements. VI. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE Based upon Paragraph V above, competition was not considered to be in the Government's best interest. Carefusion is the preferred company to provide the services due to it's the only manufacturer of the equipment. VII. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE The Contracting Officer has determined, by the signature on the cover page that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based upon the fact that the proposal costs received for material and labor are GSA, FSS listed prices. VIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS, OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted in the past by 2 MDSS/SGSD/Pharmacy which revealed that Carefusion is the only company capable to provide the required services. IX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION As indicated above, this requirement will be sole source justification. X. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION As indicated above, this requirement will be sole source only. XI. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITIONS FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED There are no cost effective methods to remove or overcome barriers to competition on these purchases and services at this time due to the reasons stated previously in paragraph V above. XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION I certify, by my signature on the cover page, that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL'S CERTIFICATION I certify, by signature on the cover page, that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Barksdale AFB, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 71110, United States
- Zip Code: 71110
- Zip Code: 71110
- Record
- SN02963312-W 20130112/130110234606-e6c9527b385184bbc16497d825030fcc (fbodaily.com)
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