A15 - 25k plus Limited source document INTREPID_Lab Furniture_Redacted.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES DOCUMENTATION (DEC 2018)

Required for Limited Source Acquisitions Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders or FAR 8.405-6(f) for Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) orders. Limited source documentation is required in the following circumstances: (1) when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources (at least three sources) required by FAR 13.104(b), 8.405-1(c), or 8.405-2(c)(2), whichever is applicable; and (2) when using brand name only specifications.

This template may be used for the documentation described in FAR 8.405-6(b)(2)(i) or 13.106-1(b)(1). The customer shall provide the following information:

Purchase Request Number: D-26-SS-0042 Estimated Amount (inclusive of options):

Delivery Date or Period of Performance:

September 1, 2026

Brand Name Only Description:

YES X NO

Recurring Requirement:

YES X NO

FSS Contract Number (if applicable): N/A

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, and any justification that no other supplies or services can be used or that urgent and compelling circumstances exist – include all critical delivery or performance dates and impact to the government if dates are not met:

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

The Contracting Officer hereby certifies that:

A. X Only one source is reasonably available;

B. An order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable; and C. If brand name specifications are used for the basis of this determination and the acquisition exceeds $25,000, this Limited Source

Documentation will be made available together with the solicitation in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), on GSA e-Buy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d), or on the NASA SEWP V Quote Request Tool pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 11302(e).

Signature and title of customer Office Code Telephone Number Date

Signature and title of contract specialist

Office Code

FAIS

Telephone Number

Date 6/30/2026

Signature of contracting officer ' Office Code

FAIS

Telephone Number

Date

6/30/2026 it is modular, adjustable and customized to fit exact needs.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, market research was limited due to the urgent, mission requirement at EPIC. We did however conduct market research on other vendors however none could meet the technical needs and schedule without unacceptable delays. Pursuant to FAR6.302.1 only one responsible source is reasonable available.

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