SSJ_IonTorrentReagents_CO_TL.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.

The Cacao Plant Genetics Unit needs supplies for the Ion Torrent Next Generation Sequencer: ioncode adapter 384 ($8058), Agriseq library kit ($8279), Agriseq Ion 530 chip 8 pack ($4020), and Agriseq Ion Chef Kit 8 rxns ($4989) for a total of $25,346.

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

The proposed vendor is Life Technologies and the contact person is Daniel Leddy (1-800-955-6288, daniel.leddy@lifetech.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 proposed vendor, Life Tecnologies, is the only vendor that meets our requirement because the reagents are proprietary and are needed for our sequencer that is a Life Technologies instrument. Therefore, there is no other vendor that is permitted to manufacture, sell or distribute these reagents.

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.

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) Contracting Officer Date

6. Approver:

I hereby verify and approve that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available.

Supervisor Contracting Officer Date