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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 04, 2016 FBO #5307
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65 -- 583-16-3-095-7354 THIN PREP KITS - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

6/2/2016
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network Contracting Office 10;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
 

ZIP Code

48105
 

Archive Date

7/2/2016
 

Point of Contact

Kellie Konopinski
 

E-Mail Address

2-4330<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA251-16-P-1824
 

Award Date

6/2/2016
 

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3.5K) 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. 1.ACQUISITION PLAN ACTION ID: VA251-16-AP-40781A. PROJECT/TASK No. N/A1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $4,790.00 1.2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: Commodity order for one case of THIN PREP KIT (ref# 70096-003, IFCAP# 41897. (Product Cost $ 4690.00 and Approx ship Cost $100.00 for a total cost of $ 4790.00) Required Delivery Date 06/06/16 Hologic, Inc., 35 Crosby Dr., Bedford, MA 01730 2.3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: The ThinPrep Papt Test is a liquid-based Pap test that employs a fluid transport medium to preserve cells and a special processor to eliminate debris and distribute a representative portion of cells on a slide in a uniform, even layer. A ThinPrep Pap Test prepared slide is clear, easier to read and minimizes obscuring blood, mucus and non-potential computerized assessment. The ThinPrep System improves the quality of the sample, preparing a slide that is more suitable for diagnostic review. In addition to the ThinPrep Test'simproved slide quality, Cytyc's proprietary technology eliminates errors assosciated with preparing a specimen. To prepare a conventional Pap smear slide, a clinician scrapes the patient's cervix with a collection device and smears a portion of the patient's sample onto a microscope slide. Problems arise because conventional Pap smear specimens are often tainted with debris such as blood and mucus, which cloud cell visibility. In addition, after the clinician smears a portion of the sample onto a slide, the collection device is discarded, often with more than 80% of the patient's sample still on the device. With the conventional Pap smear the clinician has no control over which cells make it to the slide for diagnostic review and which do not. With the ThinPrep Pap test, the clinician collects the sample from the patient in a similar manner using a specialized broom-like device. However, instead of smearing a portion of the sample onto a microscope slide, the collection device is rinsed in a vial of proprietary preservative solution, capturing virtually the entire cell sample. The specimen is then sent to the laboratory where the ThinPrep 2000 Processor, automated slide preparation units that disperses and filters the sample and then prepares a microscope slide. The process ensures a representative portion of the patient's sample is placed on the microscope slide while reducing obscuring blood, mucus and nondiagnostic debris. The conventional Pap smear has long been a fixture of preventive healthcare and has saved countless lives that may otherwise have been lost to cervical cancer. Cytyc's ThinPrep Pap Test is significantly more effective in detecting the precursors to cervical cancer than the conventional Pap smear. 3.4. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Market research was conducted on the NAC, GSA and the internet. No other sources were found for these items. The vendor was contacted and they do not have any small business distributors. 5. 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:_________________________________
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/b2af5673c60a85db31d3911668c44487)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA251-16-P-1824 VA251-16-P-1824_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2771440&FileName=-7863.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2771440&FileName=-7863.docx

 

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Record

SN04137218-W 20160604/160602235507-b2af5673c60a85db31d3911668c44487 (fbodaily.com)
 

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