Justification_SOLE_SOURCE-Spacesaver-HPRLmvjm.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

1. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value:

2. List the proposed vendor/contractor (name, contact, and phone number) and describe the unique knowledge or capabilities of the proposed vendor/contractor: (e.g. your explanation should provide the rationale for using the recommended product to be purchased from a specific vendor/contractor. The justification must clearly explain what is unique about the technical features of the product and/or if the identical product is required to maintain continuity of research data).

3. FAR Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the data provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed/Printed Name and Signature of Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement/contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, to the best of my knowledge the quoted price is fair and reasonable (see market research supporting documentation in the order file).

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Business Service Center (Team Lead/Chief) Date

10800 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 301-933-9390 Fax 301-933-8068 E-mail: karlw@spacesaverinteriors.com

The existing installation was performed by SpaceSaver in 2009/2010, when the Mycology Herbarium was moved to Bldg 010A at BARC, Beltsville, MD. This installation was custom-fitted to utilize the limited space and as many existing herbarium cases as possible. Existing carriages are SpaceSaver systems and work must be done by SpaceSaver to preserve the architecture and utilize existing mechanisms and supports, while maintaining the integrity of the cases already in place.