AG-3604-P-15-0001_Sole_Source_Justification.pdf
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- Submicron Particle Sizer (DLS) and Zeta Potential Analyzer (PALS) Federal contract opportunity
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- AG-3604-P-15-0001
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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
1. Description of supplies or services required (including estimated value).
The NanoBrook Omni by Brookhaven Instruments Corporation provides the lowest cost instrument with the additional functions of auto-titration and multiple angle light detection. Estimated Value = $50,086.00.
2. Which of the Following Circumstances Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition Applies:
* 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements.
* 6.302-3, Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.
YES
3. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.
Brookheaven Instruments Corporation provided scientific guidelines for choosing DLS and PALS to meet the specifications of the Forest Products Laboratory.
4. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.
An additional quotation was solicited from Malvern Instruments, Inc., however the equipment was larger and at a substantially higher cost.
5. Is the Price Fair and Reasonable?
The chosen vendor provided substantially lowest cost without sacrificing specifications of Zeta potential, particle size, and auto-titration for isoelectric point (PI) determination.
6. A description of market survey conducted and the results or a statement of reasons why market survey was not conducted.
Market research was conducted by the Project Leader of the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Wood, Fiber & Composites.
7. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.
None other than already stated above.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete.
__/s/ Junyong Zhu_____________________10/16/14 _/s/ Maria Evans____________10/24/14__ Approving Official/Technical Person Date Contracting Officer Date
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