Updated_Sole_Source_Water_Sampling_Equip-Ohio_CO_TL.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

1. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value:

2. List the proposed vendor/contractor (name, contact, and phone number) and describe the unique knowledge or capabilities of the proposed vendor/contractor: (e.g. your explanation should provide the rationale for using the recommended product to be purchased from a specific vendor/contractor. The justification must clearly explain what is unique about the technical features of the product and/or if the identical product is required to maintain continuity of research data).

3. FAR Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the data provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed/Printed Name and Signature of Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement/contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, to the best of my knowledge the quoted price is fair and reasonable (see market research supporting documentation in the order file).

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Business Service Center (Team Lead/Chief) Date

Text1: This is to obtain consistent and compatible automated water quality instrumentation in multiple field locations during the MRBI edge of field study. need full size portable sample - 4, 24-bottle sampler - 4, connect cable - 4, vinyl bobble line - 4, battery connect cable - 8, pump tube - 6, Communications cable - 35, USB cable - 1, and 1-liter wedge-shaped bottles - 2, Flowlink 5.1 software - 1, and Dessiccant bags 8 oz - 25, Signature Bubbler Flow Meter-6, External TIENet® bubbler-6, 306 Sampler Interface-12, TIENet" cable-700ft, grip fitting-24, SPA 2044-6, Rain Gauge-2, 12 VDC cable-12. The total cost of all this is $72,417.48.

Text2: DM Anderson, INC.

1935 State Route 131 Lynchburg, OH 45142 800-352-9730

A web search located no other vendor that could provide this equipment. This particular equipment is needed due to its current use throughout the agency, at roughly 27 locations, and we working on maintaining continuity of coexisting research.