A16_Single_Source_Justification_2.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) for a purchase under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The justification is for repair and maintenance services of an API 3730xl genetic testing machine used for Bull Trout research at the Pacific Region FAC Program and Abernathy FTC.
SeqGen is identified as the sole capable vendor with exclusively trained and certified engineers to perform the maintenance. The justification cites that no other vendors can provide repair and maintenance for the 3730XL genetic testing equipment. The document is signed by Program Officer Steven Dyer on November 6, 2024, and Contracting Officer Oscar Orozco on January 15, 2025, approving the sole source acquisition under FAR Part 13. The cost is deemed fair and reasonable based on comparison to a new machine and previous service contract pricing with SeqGen.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: None. A sole source justification will be posted for any known capable sources to come forward. | |
| Text2: There is no other known vendor that is believed to provide repair and maintenance of our 3730XL required for genetic testing of the Bull Trout. | |
| Text1: The API 3730xl genetic testing machine is critical for allowing the Pacific Region FAC Program to carry out the mission of USFWS. This PR is to repair our 3730xl used in genetic testing of the Bull Trout needed for the genetics work on all the bull Trout of the Pacific NW This is essential for the program and the equipment to collect quality data for research. The ABI 3730xl genetic testing machine is critical to the mission of USFWS Abernathy FTC. The ABI3730xl are used to meet its responsibilities as defined in the Recovery Plan for all the genetic studies we do here at the AFTC. The ABI3730xl will allow the FAC Program to continue to have the same level of results in the past years, and thus expect the same levels of reliability and performance from these instruments. | |
| Text4: We will not be able to complete our agreement with our partners on the Bull Trout study. The only vendor that has provided a response that is able to work on this equipment is seqgen. | |
| Text6: This is a fair price for repair compared to the cost of a new machine and the previous service contract that was awarded to seqgen | |
| 2024-11-06T12:01:33-0800 | |
| STEVEN DYER |
| 2025-01-15T14:34:22-0800 | |
| OSCAR OROZCO |
Text5: SeqGen has an exclusive team of engineers who are extensively trained and certified to perform maintenance and support services on the instrumentation. These certifications and training programs are proprietary to SeqGen, ensuring that our team has the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to service this equipment effectively. SeqGen does not subcontract these services to any external vendors, ensuring full control and accountability for the quality and performance of the services provided.
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