SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION__CC_Lynch_and_Associates_Redacted.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

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Quote Order #: 18QQ15539-02

(5) ISCO 6712 Full-size portable water sampler with the complete telemetry system Shipping

CC Lynch and Associates DUNS#: 04-385-9891 P.O. Box 836 Quote#: 18QQ15539-02 300 Davis Avenue Pass Christian, MS 3957 1-800-333-2252

The complete ISCO water sampler system is equipped to sample any rain events that occur in our research plots, without missing a single event and prevents sample cross-contamination that occurs within multiple rain events if we were using manual collection systems. This system has a state of the art telemetry system that allows the user to monitor the water sample collection status remotely with real-time data monitoring and accurately collects a sample of each individual precipitation event, without worrying about missing events. The ISCO sampler precisely collects a subsample of each precipitation event and stores them in a controlled temperature environment. This will allow us to accurately and precisely monitor water quality in our research plots and the effects of farming practices on our ecosystem more reliably. The ISCO sampler is the only automatic sampling device on the market that will provide us with the capabilities to sample multiple storm events without having to travel to the field between every single rainfall event.

CC Lynch and Associates has installed several of these systems on other ARS facilities, including at Stoneville, MS and Oxford, MS. They have proven to be reliable in the servicing and installation of their equipment, which will allow us to save time and money. They are the sole authorized distributor, installer, and servicer of the system.

Digitally signed by CHARLES ROBINSON Date: 2019.08.21 08:10:02 -05'00'

August 21, 2019

08/21/2019