SSJ - Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold .illumina (v2)signedmv.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(The use of this template is optional and solely for the convenience of the Contracting Officer)

1. Describe the requirement, as well as the total estimated dollar value. Please note that the requirement is the minimum acceptable specification or capability, and is not necessarily the best in the industry. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

Assorted Consumables are required to use our Illumina Next Generation NextSeq500/550 equipment. They must fit and be functional with Radio Frequency Identification tag to be recognized by the machine, and capable of running sequence from samples.

Estimated Cost: $ 188,762.33

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Illumina, Inc.

5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122-4616

Contact: Brittanie Hess

Phone: (858) 882-6864 x1006864 Email: bhess@illumina.com

3. Describe why the proposed vendor is the only vendor from which the requirement can be obtained. Examples of acceptable justifications include but are not limited to: sole manufacturer and seller, adherence to warranty provisions, urgency, etc. If other vendors can provide similar products or services, describe why they cannot meet our particular requirement. Attach supporting market research documentation.

The Contractor is the manufacturer of the required patented consumables which are specifically manufactured for the NextSeq500/550 sequencing equipment and is in use by the Foreign Animal Disease Research (FADR) Unit at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. The consumables are the chip and cartridge that are specifically made for this machine. We have been utilizing a sole sourced BPA to purchase these products, but the BPA has expired and is under negotiation with the USDA.

4. Certification:

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

Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, the quoted price is determined to be fair and reasonable as documented on the SAP e-File Checklist and Award Summary.

Contracting Officer Date