FAR 13 Brand Name Justification - Revised Redacted.pdf

This document is a brand name justification for the solicitation of a MVE Vario 1536P Freezer from the Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services. The justification provides the rationale for specifying the MVE Vario 1536P Freezer by brand name as it is the only freezer that meets the agency's needs for storage of regulated plant materials under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The freezer is required to maintain samples and specimens for ongoing research and diagnostic activities. No other freezer on the market offers the necessary combination of features including temperature range down to -40°C, integrated vacuum insulation for efficient operation, and data logging system for record keeping. The brand name specification is therefore authorized as only the MVE Vario 1536P Freezer is suitable to fulfill the purpose of properly storing samples for the agency's regulatory programs.