SSJ___SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION-Pepsin_CO_TL.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:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to conduct negotiations for acquisition of Granular Pepsin. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The estimated price for the total system/service is $38,300.00.

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).

Requested vendor is American Laboratories, Inc.

Direct Phone/Fax: 402.858.1623 c/o Ethan M. Renner, erenner@americanlaboratories.com

The Government’s minimum needs can only be met through one responsible source, American Laboratories Inc. The acquisition is being conducted on the basis of other than Full & Open competition as the needs of the requisitioner can only be met through one source, and under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

Granular pepsin, 1:10,000.

American Laboratories Inc. is the only North American supplier for granular pepsin, which is an essential component for the Magnetic Stirrer Digestion Assay for Trichinella spiralis larvae in pork.

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.

Dolores Hill 07/09/18

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