Sole_Source_Justification-_RHO_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 t~e best in the industry. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

Statistical analysis of our microarray data - evaluation of peptide array data analysis methods, obtain complete set of array data collected to date. Evaluate existing software and methods of normalization, signal detection, outlier detection, and related analysis issues using these data. Modify and enhance methods as needed to optimize the detection of robust signals in the data and reduce the likelihood of false discovery.

Follow-on work expected in 3 months

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Rho Federal Division 6330 Quadrangle Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-408-8000

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.

Rho is uniquely involved in statistical analysis in the field of allergy. Both Rho and SRRC have time invested in a project to analyze the data obtained from a "big data" microarray project towards improving detection, diagnosis and therapeutics in food allergy. The continuity of research dictates that we use the same vendor throughout the research process to ensure data collected throughout is comparable . Therefore, we cannot switch vendors and risk .

false data results. I has become necessary to run this analysis again. And we foresee another evaluation in 3 months.

4. Certification:

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

___ Soheila Maleki ____________ _ Technical Representative

5. CO Certification:

__ 7/29/2019 __ Date

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

September 04, 2019

09/04/2019