B - Redacted Sole Source Justification.docx

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE MUSCLE MITOCHONDRIA

ANALYSIS FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a purchase order, on a sole source basis, to Duke University, Department of Anesthesiology, Durham, North Carolina for the acquisition of sample and data analysis from muscle mitochondria samples taken in a diving environment in a current research project. Analyze mitochondria of muscle tissue samples.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated).

Work Performed _____ Est. Cost__ Muscle tissue sample analysis for mitochondrial biomarkers and data interpretation for up to 44 samples $

F&A Cost $

Total Cost $

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

NEDU seeks to work with experienced experts in the field of hyperbaric environments and muscle mitochondria analysis to assist with sample and data analysis and interpretation. Current studies at NEDU will begin to explore the influence of hyperbaric (i.e., increased atmospheric pressure) hyperoxic (i.e., greater oxygen content than sea level [21%]) exposures on the mitochondria of muscle tissue samples. To support this research, NEDU seeks to work with experienced experts in the field of hyperbaric environments and muscle mitochondria analysis and to assist with study design, sample analysis, and data analysis and interpretation. Professors at Duke University are the only individuals familiar with the specifics of the research study to be conducted by the Biomedical Research Department at NEDU and have the expertise in mitochondrial and hyperbaric physiology required to measure the mitochondria of muscle tissue samples for markers of function, damage, and quantity. In summary, only Duke University can meet the Government’s needs.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(a).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Duke University is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Duke University is the only company that can meet this requirement.