JUSTIFICATION.pdf

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This document is a Sole Source Justification for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to procure laboratory accreditation services from the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL), also known as AASHTO re:source.

The FHWA Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division requires AASHTO AMRL accreditation as an important quality benchmark for the agency and its partner agencies. Maintaining this accreditation is mandatory to comply with AASHTO standards and federal regulations for construction materials testing laboratories. AASHTO is the sole source for these accreditation services. The services are required for the FHWA Central Materials Laboratory in Sevierville, TN. The estimated contract value is under $250,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote within 10 days, which the agency will consider.

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

For purchases made under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Under $250,000)

Name and Location of the organization making the purchase:

Federal Highway Administration 22001 Loudoun County Parkway Building E2, Suite 200 Ashburn, VA 20147

Describe supplies and/or services being procured:

Laboratory Accreditation Services

Name and Contact Information of Required Source:

AASHTO (AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory) 4441 Buckeystown Pike, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21704

Rationale supporting the sole source acquisition (Authority under FAR 13.106-1(b))

AASHTO is the sole source of laboratory accreditation services for the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) which also known as AASHTO re:source. The AASHTO Accreditation Program Maintenance of AASHTO AMRL accreditation is an important quality benchmark for EFLHD and our partner agencies. The cost of the services is a requirement for the EFLHD Central Materials Laboratory in Sevierville, TN to remain in compliance with the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AASHTO re:source ) accreditation program, AAP R18, “Standard Practice for Establishing and Implementing a Quality System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories”. This is to satisfy the requirements of 23 CFR § 637.209 - Laboratory and sampling and testing personnel qualifications.

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