PR_30831_-_K&R_Technologies_Inc_signed_SSJ_for_FBO.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN

MARKET OR GSA) UNDER $150,000

Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition. Soliciting from a single source must be done in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) or 8.405-6. At a minimum, the following information must be included:

Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity, and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification:

A. Program Office:

NCEZID/DHQP/CEMB

Roybal

B17/RM4231MS:H17-4

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30329

B. Contracting Activity:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources Acquisition Branch Click here to enter text.

C. Identification of Requirement:

1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:

a. Sole source acquisition of: Procurement of annual Preventative Maintenance service for the Whitley Workstation A45 from Microbiology International/K&R Technologies

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 00HCVLDB-2019-30831

2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):

a. Proposed Vendor: K&R Technologies, Microbiology International, 5111 Pegasus

Court, Suite H, Frederick, MD 21704

b. Estimated Procurement Amount: $51,061.00 (Base Year + 4 Option Years) Base Year: $8,364.00 Option Year 1: $9,200.00 Option Year 2: $10,120.00 Option Year 3: $11,132.00 Option Year 4: $12,245.00

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? ☐ Yes ☒ No

If yes, provide schedule number: Click here to enter text.

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Rev. 5/15/17

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is: (NOTE: Must select only ONE of the listed justifications for other than full and open competition and fully support the justification in the following paragraphs. Please delete this note prior to submitting the justification.)

☒ 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, compatibility, etc.)

☐ 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

☐ Brand name required

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

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

Microbiology International is the sole US distributor and provides all technical product support of the Whitley Workstation A45 in the USA. Any repairs needed would require another provider to contact the manufacturer for the products and services information which would increase the overall cost. Obtaining the requested service from the sole US distributor will be a cost savings for the government.

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

Rev. 5/15/17

Don Whitley Scientific (https://www.dwscientific.co.uk/whitley-a45-workstation/) is the product manufacturer and they offer certified preventative maintenance contracts, but they are located in the UK and will not service instruments in the USA.

K&R Technologies, Microbiology International is the only company located in the USA that can provide a certified preventative maintenance service for the Whitley Workstation A45. Microbiology International in the only company that distributes and provides all technical product support for the workstation.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

No other companies were found in the USA that provide certified preventative maintenance service for the Whitley Workstation A45. We conducted an internet search and referred to the manufacturer for referrals. Microbiology International is the only company that distributes and provides technical product support for the workstation in the USA.

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: NCEZID/DHQP/CEMB Christopher Elkins, Chief

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature:

Certification Date: March 6, 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: Germaine Mullins

Contracting Officer Signature:

Certification Date: March 12, 2019 https://www.dwscientific.co.uk/whitley-a45-workstation/ kpy3 Typewritten Text

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