B-Signed_Brand_Name_Justification_BioRaptrs_and_ViewLux.pdf

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FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

“Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104”

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity.

a. Federal Agency and Contracting Activity.

Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse

b. Sponsoring Organization.

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)

2. Project Description.

a. Name of Items.

Acquisiton of Three (3) Used Beckman Coulter BioRapTR’s and One (1) Perken Elmer ViewLux for Backup Parts

b. Description of the Items.

NCATS is to purchase three used Beckman Coulter BioRapTR’s and one Perken Elmer ViewLux.

NCATS currently uses both pieces of equipment for its high throughput screening efforts, and, as production of both pieces of equipment has been discontinued by their manufactuer, it is critical that NCATS purchase these units to serve as backups and provide replacement parts to the existing equipment.

3. Market Research (see FAR Part 10).

Market Research was conducted and the results of market research are detailed in the attached market research document.

4. Acquisition Type.

This acquisition exceeds $3,500 and not expected to exceed $250,000, and conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

5. Acquisition Authority.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, 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

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FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) agreements, or industrial mobilization).

6. Justification Rationale.

Brand-name or Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

The used Beckman Coulter BioRapTR’s and Perkin Elmer ViewLux to be acquired will provide direct replacement parts and components for existing equipment. As such, this acquisition is limited to those brand name pieces of equipment listed above to ensure components are OEM and an exact match to the existing equipment.

7. Project Officer Certification. The undersigned program official certifies that the information in support of this justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed, is completed and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and recommends approval.

Project Officer Date

8. Contracting Officer Certification. The Contracting Officer certifies that the justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information and/or data provided to support the rationale and recommendation for approval is accurate and complete and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Date

“Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104”