Buchi_SSJ_SChang_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. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

The Mini Spray Dryer B-290 is a user-friendly laboratory-scale spray-dryer. Its sturdy glass apparatus provides a clear view of the process and can easily be cleaned and assembled by a single person. The desired particles or microcapsules ranging in size from 2 - 60 µm are quickly produced using a low-impact and energy-efficient process.

Spray drying comprises the following main stages: preparation of the spraying solution, spraying the solution, separating the particles and removal of the dry powder.

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

BUCHI Corporation 19 Lukens Drive, Ste. 400 New Castle, DE 19720 www.buchi.com

Ryan Vautherot, 1-512-763-9246, Vautherot.R@buchi.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 mini spray dryer provides must be purchased from the BUCHI corporation. We have searched the requirements for independent setup of mini spray dryer system and found that only BUCHI Corporation can provide which could be matching the required technical specifications. The B-290 mini spray dryer system is the markets leading laboratory scale dryer for the last 40 years. It is capable of spray drying aqueous formulations and can be configured with additional instrument accessories to safely handle organic solvents. It is capable producing particles in the range of 2-60 microns using various available nozzle technologies, which is required for our research.

4. Certification:

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

SeChin Chang ~ ?b-/; ;> Technical Repres~ 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

July 25, 2019

Reviewed By:

Section Head Date

07/25/2019