65--URGENT AND COMPELLING REQUIREMENT

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. PRIORITY 3 ACQUISITION MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION BELOW THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD 1. Contracting Agency: Southern Regional Contracting Office - West, Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 2. Description of Action: Urgent procurement for the E Cam PHS Rear which is connected to the complete ECAM system. This ECAM Rear is the circular part of the system that takes the imaging of the whole body of the person. This system is so sensitive to detect for cardiology, oncology neurology studies. This action has an unusual and compelling urgency that could be detrimental to the medical health care mission or could result in loss of life. 3. Description of Products/Services: The E Cam PHS Rear provided the images needed for doctors to see what is going on in the whole body scan for cardiology, oncology neurology studies. This equipment allows access for gurneys and wheelchair patients. This system supports patients of various size and weights up to 400 pounds. 4. Authority Cited: -Pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting competition. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officer may solicit from one source if the contracint officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency). -Pursuant to FAR Part 5.202(a)(2), Exceptions. The unusual and compelling requirement will not be advertised. -Pursuant to FAR Part 13.106(c)(1), Soliciting competition. Price and availability will be obtained telephonically. 5. Reason for Cited Authority: The above statutory authority is cited because this a true, urgent request that has been verified by _Janet Rindorf on 10 Apr 2012. This ECAM Rear is the circular part of the ECAM system that takes the imaging of the whole body of the person. This system is so sensitive to detect for cardiology, oncology neurology studies; this equipment is to be delivered on 13 April 2012_. Not receiving this Ecam PHS Rear patient imaging studies would compromise patient care. 6. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature: _//Original Signature //__ Date: ___10 Apr 2012___ Name: Melissa F. Oliva Title: Contracting Officer