Attachment 1 Sole Source Justification revised.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Only One Source Able to Provide the Products, Services, or Solutions

Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold Identification Number:

Rev. 10/29/25

In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.401 and General Services Administration Regulation (GSAR) 538.7104-3 (a), the following documents the decision to restrict competition for this acquisition.

(1) Mission Area and Contracting Activity.

Identification of the requisition number, agency, and the contracting activity.

Requisition Number: 1167968

Requesting Activity Agency:

USDA APHIS PPQ S&T PITL

2301 RESEARCH BLVD

SUITE 108

FORT COLLINS CO 80526-1825

Contracting Activity:

(2) Estimated Value

Bio-Rad QXone Droplet Digital PCR System 1-year full on-site complete support plan:

Base Year June 5/2026 – 06/04/2026:

Optional Year 1 renewal: 06/05/27 - 06/04/28:

Optional Year 2 renewal: 06/05/28 - 06/04/29:

Optional Year 3 renewal: 06/05/29 - 06/04/30:

Optional Year 4 renewal: 06/05/30 - 06/04/31:

Total:

(3) Brief Description of Supplies or Services

The maintenance plan will include the following items:

• Full on-site support where the service technician will travel to the office where the equipment is located (PITL)

• Unlimited repair of the system inclusive of travel, parts, and labor

• Coverage of the QXone instrument

• One preventative maintenance visit per year

The technician performing the service will be authorized by the manufacturer of the equipment to perform such service.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-8#FAR_Subpart_8_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/fss-ordering-procedures

Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold Identification Number:

Rev. 10/29/25

(4) Suggested Source

This support plan is provided by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., 2000 Alfred Nobel Dr., Hercules, CA 94547-1804.

(5) Justification for Restricting Competition and the Basis for that Decision.

A. Explain the unique qualifications/characteristics of the proposed contractor or product and why no other contractor or product/service can meet the Government's need.

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces the QXone ddPCR System. This maintenance plan is required to keep this existing equipment functional. Preventative maintenance is required on an annual basis and is included in this plan. The preventative maintenance cannot be performed by an outside party. The estimate value of the QXone Digital PCR System exceeds $.

B. Describe market research conducted and the results or the reason why no market research was conducted.

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces and provides maintenance on the QXone ddPCR System.

Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold Identification Number:

Rev. 10/29/25

Certifications & Approvals

(1) Technical / Requirements Personnel Certification I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Luke Tembrock Biological Scientist

(2) Contracting Officer’s Certification I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification.

Name Contracting Officer