Buchi_brand_name_justification.pdf

1. Contracting Activity:

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

12405B19Q0029

SEA Administrative Office

USDA/ARS, SEA Administrative Office

2. Description of Action being approved: New firm fixed price contract for a Bu chi ini

Spray Dryer, B-290 Advanced for organic and aqueous solutions.

3. Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agencies needs

One Buchi Mini Spray Dryer 8-290 Advanced, including two glass cylinders, safety curtai , feed switch and valve and two nozzle caps and one outlet filter complete for B-290, including lass, filter body, holder and manometer gauge.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. (Requesting Office completes with assistance of Contract Specialist}

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 13.106-1 (b)

5. Identification of the Justification Rationale:

Our current research requires us to be equipped with equipment that is capable of spray rying aqueous formulations with configurations to work with additional instrument accessories nd to safely handle organic solvents while being capable of producing particles in the range of -60 microns using various available nozzle technologies that use low impact and are energy efficient. The spray dryer comes equipped with the capability of fitting our existing labora ry equipment and configurations. The Buchi brand is the only brand on the market that fits II of our requirements.

6. Best Value Determination:

Orders issued represent the best value as the agreed to prices will be based upon com quotes received from authorized retailers of the brand in a competitive environment. Th the price paid will represent the best value and result in the lowest overall cost altemativ meet the needs of the Agency.

7. Market Research conducted

Market Research was conducted by browsing GSA Advantage and other websites for th instrument and comparable instruments. No other instrument could be found that meets research requirements.

8. Statement of actions, if any to remove barriers to competition in the future.

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At this time we do not anticipate any future requirements however should a requirement ccur we will conduct market research to determine whether the brand name is still required or there are other items available in the market at that time that will meet the Agency's needs.

9. Any other facts supporting justification:

The Buchi B-290 Spray Dryer System is the markets leading laboratory scale dryer for th last 40 years.

As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the evidence of the supporting da a that forms the basis of this justification is complete and accurate.

~- ,>ecAi''I ch«ny cnical/Requlrements Personnel Printed Name & Date

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Section Head Date

July 30, 2019

07/30/2019