B02.0 SOLE SOURCE SAT MEMORANDUM (Less than $250,000) for iCAP PRO XP ICP-OES Radial_Redacted.pdf

maintain operability. This is best accomplished by the manufacturer’s service division (Thermo Electron North America LLC) that is familiar with and equipped to do this type of work.

2. _ X__ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

The Thermo Fisher Scientific iCAP PRO XP ICP-OES Radial Spectrometer System is a unique and proprietary analytical system and Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only source of spare parts, software support, and service support for this system. Due to the complex nature of the system and proprietary parts/equipment, the Thermo Fisher Scientific iCAP PRO XP ICP-OES Radial Spectrometer system needs maintenance that requires specialized equipment to complete. The manufacturer recommends periodic maintenance to this equipment to prevent damage and maintain operability. This is best accomplished by the manufacturer’s service division (Thermo Electron North America LLC) that is familiar with and equipped to do this type of work.

OR

Identify the distributor(s)/authorized technical representative(s) for the item or service. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document. NOTE: If there is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative for an OEM part, then Part B, BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE, is applicable, and Part A, ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE, should be left blank).

3. ___ OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

B. ___ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

C. ___UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals.

Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date