75D30125Q78540_Sole Source Justification.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN MARKET OR GSA)

UNDER $250,000

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:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response

Advanced Diagnostics and Biotechnologies Branch

NCEZID/DCLSR/ADBB

1600 Clifton Rd. NE

Building 23, 12th Floor, MS H23-12 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 illumina NovaSeq 6000 (A01000) and MiSeq (M06667) Maintenance, Repair, and Support plans

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 000HCRHB-2025-90134

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

a. Proposed Vendor: illumina, Inc.

b. Estimated Procurement Amount: $144,910.12

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

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

Rev. 5/14/19

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is:

☒ 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?

These instruments participate in standard laboratory operations as well as public health emergencies and require maintenance and immediate support to ensure performance. Rapid turn-around time on processing and repairs is essential to maintain the operational standards of these instruments. Direct repairs and support through the manufacturer of the instrument ensure the turnaround time required to support outbreak studies and public health emergencies. These instruments have been on illumina service contracts previously and maintaining the continuity of support is also important.

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

The other available options are available through third parties. These are not acceptable due to the added timeline and the use of these instruments for outbreak response. Third parties must assess the needs and then contact the manufacturer for parts or additional investigation/assessment. This adds time and sometimes

Rev. 5/14/19 error to repairs as the manufacturer is not the primary contact. Service packages direct through the manufacturer also includes full coverage for parts, labor, and travel; Reagent replacement upon HW failures; 1 PM; Remote Technical Support; 2 business day on‐site response; control software and hardware updates; on‐ site applications support; reagent replacement; discounts on advanced training; and remote monitoring available. Remote support is extremely advantageous to resolve issues immediately when they occur.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

There are no other market sources of direct manufacturer support which includes all entities present in the silver plan direct from the manufacturer as listed above.

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: Faye Rashid, Dep. Branch Chief, MPA, COR II

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature:

Certification Date: Click here to enter a date.

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.

Eric C. Lyons -S S Digitally signed by Eric C. Lyons -

Date: 2024.10.09 08:50:06 -04'00'