A13. SSJ SAM.gov.pdf

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Atlanta GA 30333

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:

NCEZI D/DHCPP/I DPB

Roybal Building 18, Room-SB 120, MS: H18-SB 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: Purchase of Leica HISTOCORE Bio-cut Manual Microtomes (2)

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 00HCRED-2024-88211

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

a. Proposed Vendor: Government Scientific Source, Inc

b. Estimated Procurement Amount: $0.00

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? D Yes IZI No

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

D. Justification:

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

IZI 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."

D Urgency

D Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data

D Brand name required

D Industrial mobilization

IZI Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity, compatibility, etc.)

D 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."

D Urgency

D Only One Source

D Logical Follow Up

D Brand name required

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

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

This equipment allows for both high speed and comfort in manual microtomy. It is able to trim more than 30 blocks in one hour and is not power dependent. It features a coarse feed wheel (better grip) and the 2-in-1 blade holder to allow for efficient switching between high and low profile blades.

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

Equipment is available on the existing GSA Schedule through Govenrment Scientfic Source, Inc.

Requires PM Trimming of more Power dependent from than 30 blocks in one

Manufacturer hour

Leica - Histocore Biocut N V N

Leica HistoCore MU N N y

Rev. 5/15/17

I Sakura Fintek-Accu-cut

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

Search through GSA catalog and internet searches.

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 CCR/Program Official Name/Title:

---- ________ Center/Institute/Office CCR/Program Official Signature:

Certification 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.

Rev. 5/15/17