A15 Sole Source Brand Name Doc Dishwasher SFL2_Rev.pdf

SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION

FAR PART 13

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 13.104, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.

Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name

DAC Number: D-24-SS-0039 Estimated total amount:

Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: 9/30/2024 Period of Performance:

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

Dishwasher/dryer units specifically designed for the use of cleaning laboratory glassware required to prevent cross-contamination between analysis of controlled and non-controlled substances

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:

It is imperative that the DEA laboratory system has equipment that has the capability to explicitly clean laboratory glassware to ensure providing quality results and eliminating the chance of cross-contamination between analysis of controlled and non-controlled substances. This brand name and specific type of dishwasher/dryer unit is required for multiple reasons: ability to include multiple loading accessories and multi-level configuration for simultaneous processing to keep up with analysis efficiency, size of the units due to space restrictions (eliminates the need for facilities to do any space configurations/construction) and the multiple benefits provided that were not offered through other sources through the market research – deinstallation and disposal of current units and a 1-year preventative care package at no charge.

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

Market research was conducted through an internet search and knowledge of equipment currently installed at the laboratory. Based on the results of this research, it is recommended that the STERIS Reliance 500XLS Laboratory Glassware Washer can meet DEA’s requirements. These requirements include multiple loading accessories and multi-level configuration for simultaneous processing to keep up with analysis efficiency.

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 SARA

NORRIS

Digitally signed by SARA

NORRIS

Date: 2024.04.23 09:02:57 -04'00'

Office Code

SFM

Telephone Number 571-362-8533

Date 4/23/2024

Signature and title of contract specialist Office Code Telephone Number Date

Signature of contracting officer Office Code Telephone Number Date

November 2022