SSJ-_Picarro_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.

Picarro 02508 gas concentration analyzer

Purchase of gas sample analyzer for measuring N20, CH4, CO2, NH3, and H20 to provide system to measure greenhouse gas soil emissions.

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Picarro 3105 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-962-3900 s sales@picarro.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 NSDL has exciting soil chamber equipment for sampling trace gas emissions from field plots. This analytical gas measurement equipment is needed to simultaneously measure the concentration of N20, CH4, CO2, NH3, and H20. The Picarro is the only company that makes analytical equipment with the needed precision and integrates with the existing soil chamber sampling system.

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the information 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