A16__Single_Source_Justification_CO_1.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification for a sole source acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Northeast Fishery Center (NEFC) Genetics Laboratory.
The NEFC Genetics Laboratory requires the purchase of Qiagen DNA extraction kits that are compatible with their existing laboratory equipment and protocols for detecting native and invasive aquatic species using environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. Qiagen is the only vendor that can provide the validated extraction kits required for the NEFC's specific laboratory procedures, and there are no other sources capable of meeting this need. The justification states that using Qiagen products is essential to the timely and cost-effective completion of the NEFC's sensitive eDNA projects, which are integral to the USFWS mission. The Contracting Officer has approved the sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
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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: The products we require from Qiagen are compatible with our existing laboratory equipment and protocols, which ensures a timely and cost effective work flow for completion of sensitive invasive and native species work. Using these products is what helps save the time and money, as they have already been verified for our specific use in the laboratory, and no other vendor can supply the sample kits. | |
| Text2: Qiagen is the only company that produces DNA extraction kits that are compatible with the protocols in use at the NEFC. Additionally, all kits and consumables included in the purchase order are validated against eDNA specific extraction protocols and any other consumables would need to go through validation procedures that would delay scientific needs by many months before being used. | |
| Text1: The USFWS Northeast Fishery Center (NEFC) Genetics Laboratory in Lamar, PA is engaged with many projects involving the detection of both native and aquatic invasive species (AIS) environmental DNA (eDNA). The NEFC laboratory extracts all of those samples using proprietary Qiagen materials such as extraction kits included in the order. In order to run and maintain uniformity among lab operations and to ensure QA/QC with data generated by this platform, reagents must be purchased through Qiagen. | |
| Text4: There is no other entity that can provide the products needed that have the exact chemistry and specifications for the protocols in use at the NEFC. | |
| Text6: Qiagen products are designed to minimize time in the lab for processing, minimize waste and bi-product from the processing, and be efficient in the extraction of DNA for the research objectives of the facility. No other competitor produces the extraction kits or equipment needed to work in our laboratory protocols. | |
| 2024-05-15T09:28:55-0400 | |
| SAMANTHA SILVERBRAND |
| 2024-06-21T13:08:03-0400 | |
| WILLIAM FLUHARTY |
Text5: Qiagen has extensive experience in developing and producing high-quality molecular biology and genetic testing products. Qiagen's products have been validated for use against our protocols, and is widely used in the field of genetics and for eDNA testing. The use of these products is essential to the completion of sensitive eDNA projects, which are integral to the mission of the USFWS. They are the only qualified source capable of providing these reagents and materials.
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