SSJ-_California_Analytical_Instruments_Redacted.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.

Model 1512-5 Photoacoustic Multigas Model 1512-5 gas Monitor

Purchase of gas sample analyzer for measuring ammonia.

2. list the proposed vendor and contact information.

California Analytical Instruments, Inc.

Southeastern Regional Manager

(843) 473-4407 www.gasanalvzers.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.

Determination of ammonia in soil and poultry litter samples is needed for current research and in order for analysis to be consistent among years of the study the same methods and analytical equipment is required. Previous studies utilized a Model 1512-5 Photoacoustic Multigas for these analyses for these samples from this study in previous years. The consistency in the analytical methods used to analyze the poultry samples are required as a scientific standard for making comparison among results at the different years of the study and to previous studies on this subject.

4. Certification:

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

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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

Reviewed By:

Section Head Date

July 08, 2019

07/08/2019