1-Brand Name Justification.docx

Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition 41 USC 253(c)(1) and FAR Part 13.106-1(b): Brand Name The 10x Genomics Chromium Controller is a microfluidics device that can partition large number of B cells for individual barcoding in minutes. It will be used in a pathway to analyze a large number of paired heavy and light chain sequences for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, Plasmodium falciparum, and other pathogens.

Due to protocols and continuity of the experiments involved in this lab’s research, 10x Genomics Single Cell Kits, (manufactured by 10x Genomics), are required to maintain sample integrity and consistency with prior results. These are critical reagents for single-cell sequencing using the existing 10X chromium controller. Because this is existing technology in the lab, no substitutions are possible and these reagents cannot be substituted by any other products.

Market research has determined that only a brand name will satisfy this agency’s requirements. Therefore, it is in the best value for the Government to acquire this instrument manufactured by 10X Genomics.