Sole_Source_Justification_976465.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

Text1: The testing shall include 1) Necropsy Inspection, 2) Viral Screen Testing, 3) Virology, 4) Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test (DFAT); 5) Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test (IFAT); 6) HPR0 testing, and 7) Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISAV) and salmonid alphavirus (SAV) screening on Atlantic salmon required by state and federal regulations regarding the culture and transport of salmonids. The testing is required for disease certification of salmon in the USDA ARS NCWMAC breeding program, transport of salmon to industry collaborator sites for performance evaluations, and for germplasm release to commercial production.

Total estimated cost will be $28,400.99