1642690661FAR-13.5-Single-Source-or-Brand-Name-Justification ds.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification under

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (FAR 13.5) Control No. (if applicable) ______________________

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

1a. Requesting Activity Agency:

USDA APHIS PPQ S&T PITL

2301 Research Rd., Suite 108 Ft. Collins, CO 80526

1b. Contracting Activity:

USDA APHIS MRPBS AAMD

Minneapolis Procurement Branch

250 MARQUETTE AVE

SUITE 410

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Due to the circumstances described below, the USDA APHIS PPQ S&T PITL has a requirement to secure an on-site maintenance contract for brand name laboratory equipment.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

Bio-Rad QX600 Droplet Digital PCR System one-time instrument recertification:

$6,650.00

Bio-Rad QX600 Droplet Digital PCR System 1-year full on-site complete support plan:

08/01/2025 – 07/31/2026: $15,450.00

Optional Year 1 renewal: 08/01/26 - 07/31/27: $15,450.00

Optional Year 2 renewal: 08/01/27 - 07/31/28: $15,450.00

Optional Year 3 renewal: 08/01/28 - 07/31/29: $15,450.00

Optional Year 4 renewal: 08/01/29 - 07/31/30: $15,450.00

This support plan is provided by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., 2000 Alfred Nobel Dr., Hercules, CA 94547-1804.

The equipment is used by the USDA APHIS PPQ S&T PITL. S&T provides scientific support for Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) regulatory decisions and operations, and is the main component of PPQ's Science and Technology core functional area, which also includes the National Clean Plant Network. Currently, S&T comprises approximately 200 scientists, analysts, and support staff at 7 principal laboratories, with satellite locations throughout the United States and in Guatemala.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

41 U.S.C § 1901 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures up to $7.5 million, as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

5. Supporting rationale demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces the QX600 ddPCR Digital PCR System. This maintenance plan is required to keep this existing equipment functional. Preventative maintenance is required on an annual basis and is included in this plan. The preventative maintenance cannot be performed by an outside party. The estimate value of the QX600 Digital PCR System is $110,000.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces and provides maintenance on the QX600 ddPCR Digital PCR System.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason Market Research was not conducted.

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces and provides maintenance on the QX600 ddPCR Digital PCR System.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces and provides maintenance on the QX600 ddPCR Digital PCR System.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed a written interest in the acquisition.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

11. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated.

Certifications & Approvals

Supporting data which form the basis for and included in this justification are certified accurate and complete.

Insert Name of Program or Technical Personnel Insert Title of Program/Technical Personnel

The information contained in this Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is certified accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Insert Name of Contracting Officer Contracting Officer

Additional Reviews & Approvals

Advocate for competition for the procuring activity (if over $750,000). I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Therefore, unless additional approvals are required as prescribed below, as advocate for competition for the procuring activity/MASCO, I hereby approve this justification.

Insert Name of the Procuring Activity Competition Advocate/MASCO Title:

Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition