Fluidigm_IFC_chip_sole_source_080919_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.

96.96 Dynamic Array IFCs for Genotyping and sufficient Control Line Fluid syringes and SNP Type reagents, 10 per pack. Quote number Q-48598 lists each 10 pack for $5145.50 times 10 is $51,450.50 plus $525.00 for shipping for a total of $51,975.50 (this includes a 14.9% discount) Collaborators are contributing $12,245.00 to the vendor for this bill so our program will only be responsible for $39,730.50

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Fluidigm Jeffrey P. Barnes, M.S.

Director of Sales & Support, Americas Advanced Genomics 757-615-4230 jeff.barnes@fluidigm.com 7000 Shoreline Court, Suite 100, South San Francisco, California 94080

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.

Fluidigm is the sole manufacturer and seller of parts, chips, and Fluidigm reagents including the 96.96 IFCs and reagents for the Fluidigm EP1 and Biomark systems that we have in the lab. They are the only systems on which we perform SNP genotyping. We do not outsource as we are a genotyping facility, need in house analysis, and it is more expensive. We have published multiple peer-reviewed articles specifically using this system, and are in the middle of multiple projects servicing multiple collaborators using the EP1 and BioMark that require these proprietary IFCs and 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.

Contracting Officer Date

6. Approver:

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

08/05/2019

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) Supervisor Contracting Officer Date