A15 Sole Source Documentation under SAT_FAR PART 13_redacted.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Documentation form for a brand-name purchase order under FAR Part 13 for acquisitions between $10,000 and $250,000. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is procuring a DUAL 77 PISTOL GRIP INVESTIGATION LASER for controlled substance analysis, with a delivery date of April 13, 2026. The procurement is classified as a brand-name acquisition rather than a sole source acquisition, and the requirement is recurring. The DEA laboratory system has standardized on this specific equipment for analyzing controlled substances and determining positional isomers, and the laser will be deployed across the entire DEA laboratory system.
The justification for the brand-name specification centers on maintaining standardization and operational continuity throughout the DEA laboratory network, as required by DEA analysis and reporting procedures. The DEA determined that retraining all forensics chemists on alternative equipment would create unacceptable delays in analytical operations. Market research conducted via internet search and equipment knowledge confirmed that the DUAL 77 PISTOL GRIP INVESTIGATION LASER meets DEA requirements, specifically including multi-system compatible software and firmware for seamless analysis, multi-sample analysis capability, and compatibility with crystal reports necessary for casefile documentation. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification will be made available with the solicitation and posted on SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The contracting officer certifies that no order will be placed without a determination of fair and reasonable pricing.
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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: Estimated total mount:
Recurring Requirement: YES NO
Delivery Date: 4/13/2026 Period of Performance:
Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:
DUAL 77 PISTOL GRIP INVESTIGATION LASER for the analysis of 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:
The DEA laboratory system has developed an analytical method for the analysis of controlled substances and determination of positional isomers utilizing an DUAL 77 PISTOL GRIP INVESTIGATION LASER. The method utilizing this equipment will be used across the DEA laboratory system. This brand name instrument is required to maintain standardization throughout the lab system as per DEA analysis and reporting requirements. The Expense and time consumed for Training all DEA Forensics Chemist would cause major delays in analysis.
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 of this type. Based on the results of this research, it is recommended that DUAL 77 PISTOL GRIP INVESTIGATION LASER can meet DEA’s requirements. These requirements include multi-System compatible software and firmware which allows for seamless analysis, ability for multi-sample analysis and compatibility with necessary crystal reports required for casefile documentation.
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.
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November 2022 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-11#FAR_11_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_101
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