A16_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification form from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for acquiring an Epedia Panoramic MIDI II 30x 60x SciCMOS digital slide scanner for the Histology Laboratory of the Lamar Fish Health Center. The scanner will be used to scan microscope slides, produce digital images, improve workflow, and enhance diagnostic histopathology capabilities. Market research indicated no other manufacturers offer a comparable dedicated slide scanner with 12-slide capacity within the current available funds.
The justification highlights that the manufacturer (3DHistech, Epedia) is a highly respected equipment manufacturer, and they provided a quote for a warranted refurbished unit at approximately 60% off list price. The document includes recommendations from the Program/Project Officer and certification from the Contracting Officer to proceed with a sole source acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), noting this represents the best value for the agency's mission and technological needs.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: No other sources/manufacturers are capable of providing a dedicated slide scanner providing 30x and 60x scanning resolution in batches of greater than 12 slides or more within a price range of currently available funds. | |
| Text2: I spoke with several manufactures/vendors to gather information of the various digital slides scanners and remote microscopes currently available. Digital slide scanners are available as dedicated scanners or remote microscopes with scanning ability. A dedicated digital slide scanner is the optimal choice for our purposes. Epredia provided a quote for a warrantied refurbished unit at significant (~60%) discount off the list price. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a warrantied high quality digital slide scanner at a very reasonable price point. | |
| Text1: The Epredia Pannoramic MIDI II 30x 60x SciCMOS digital slide scanner will be used in the Histology Laboratory of the Lamar Fish Health Center (LFHC) to scan microscope slides, producing digital images for histological/histopathological examination. The scanner will improve work flows, efficiency of diagnostic histopathology work, and overall quality. It has a 12 slide capacity, reducing user time by batch scanning. It is appropriate for small to medium size laboratories. | |
| Text4: N/A | |
| Text6: The manufacturer's offer to sell this unit at considerable discount (~60% less) is a unique opportunity to obtain this equipment that is not likely to occur again. Purchase of this unit represents the best value for the agency's mission needs and is critical for the LFHC's diagnostic capabilities and to embrace advances in technology. | |
| 2025-06-27T09:34:24-0400 | |
| MICHAEL PENN |
| 2025-08-14T10:24:38-0600 | |
| SOLMAZ SALIH |
Text5: The manufacturer of the Pannoramic DIGI II slide scanner (3DHistech, Epredia) is a highly respected manufacturer in the field of histology/histopathology equipment.
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