A15 LSD (redacted).pdf
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- Solicitation number
- D-26-SS-0056
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This is a Sole Source Documentation form for a brand-name purchase order under FAR Part 12 for acquisitions between $10,000 and $250,000.
The government seeks to procure a Milli-Q® IQ 7005 water purification system for the INTREPID El Paso Laboratory (SFLI) with an estimated total cost of $55,000.00 and a delivery date of July 31, 2026. The system will be used to obtain deionized water for sample preparations and to conduct qualitative and quantitative testing for evidence analyses. This is a non-recurring requirement. The contracting officer determined that only Millipore-Sigma's specified brand-name item will satisfy the government's need because it is the only manufacturer offering a complete ultrapure water purification system with necessary attachments and installation services required for laboratory purposes. Alternative brands available through GSA lacked required attachments or installation support. Market research and prior positive purchasing history with Millipore Sigma confirmed that this vendor offered the specifications needed to meet laboratory system requirements for obtaining ultrapure water used in seized drug evidence analyses. The contracting officer certifies that the order will not be placed unless the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. This Limited Source Justification, as an order exceeding $25,000, must be posted on SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).
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November 2022
SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION
FAR PART 12
Purchase Orders 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). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than three sources per FAR 12.102, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 12.102. A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at
FAR PART 11.204
Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name
DAC Number: D-26-SS-0056 Estimated total Amount:
$55,000.00
Recurring Requirement: YES NO
Delivery Date: 07/31/2026 Period of Performance:
Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:
Milli-Q® IQ 7005 water purification system to be used at the INTREPID El Paso Laboratory (SFLI) to obtain deionized water for sample preparations and to conduct qualitative and quantitative testing for evidence analyses.
Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:
Millipore-Sigma was found to be the only brand that manufactures a complete ultrapure water purification system as needed for laboratory purposes. Alternative brands provided by GSA did not include attachments or provide installation required to put system into service. The Milli-Q Water purification system is needed for obtaining ultra-pure water that can be used for sample preparations to conduct qualitative and quantitative testing for evidence analyses.
Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:
Prior positive purchasing history and research of other vendors indicated that Millipore Sigma offered the specifications needed to satisfy the laboratory system requirements and needs to obtain ultrapure water to be used in conducting seized drug evidence analyses.
The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:
Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.
Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on the Contract Opportunities page on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).
The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.
Signature and title of customer
Office Code
Telephone Number
Date
Signature and title of contract specialist
Signature of contracting officer https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_101
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