J&A_GATAN_Redacted.pdf

Rev. 10/15/18

☒ In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand- name.”

☐ Urgency

☐ Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data

☒ Brand name required

☐ Industrial mobilization

☐ Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity, unique or highly specialized capabilities or product features, etc.)

(Check this paragraph for an order to be placed against a GSA Schedule contract)

☐ In accordance with FAR 8.405-6 “Limiting Sources” which states that, “the only circumstances that may justify the action are – (A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; (B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or (C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-up to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.”

☐ Urgency

☐ Only One Source

☐ Logical Follow Up

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

a. What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do?

This is a software upgrade for the existing software from the same manufacturer who is the sole source provider of the upgrade.

b. What other products/services were considered and why did they not meet the need?

No other products/services exist.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

The original software manages and controls data acquisition from hardware manufactured by GATAN. No other company has been found to provide software upgrades for the original software other than GATAN.

Rev. 10/15/18

E. Program Office Certification:

I have reviewed this sole source justification and certify the justification is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Name/Title: Chen Wang, Associate Service Fellow

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature:

Certification Date: May 10, 2019

F. Contracting Office Certification:

I have fully relied on the information provided herein and hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer Name: Click here to enter text.

Contracting Officer Signature:

Certification Date: Click here to enter a date.

08/29/2019