65--SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because the procurement is awarded to a sole source under the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (FAR 13.5). See posted J&A for further information. MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD FOR OTHER THEN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD 1.Contracting Agency: Southern Regional Contracting Office, Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 2.Description of Action: Sole source acquisition with Intuitive Surgical, to procure the necessary supplies needed to run the Davinci surgical system owned by BAMC. This action will be accomplished through the use of a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. 3.Description of Products/Services: The Davinci supplies are solely used with the DaVinci Surgical system. The supplies will be utilized by the surgeon to perform hysterectomy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy surgical procedures. 4.Authority Cited: 10 USC 2304(c) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), Soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer 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). 5.Reason for Cited Authority: Brooke Army Medical Center has requested that we enter into negotiations with Intuitive Surgical directly. Intuitive Surgical is the manufacturer of the Davinci Surgical system as well as all the instruments, accessories and consumables will work with the Davinci Surgical System therefore Full and Open Competition need not be provided for. 6.Contracting Officer Certification: I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name: Melissa Oliva Title: Contracting Officer \\Orginal Signature\\ Date: 28 Feb 2012