ERP PR_1301376182_JNAKOSigned.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

3. Description of Supplies or Services.

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is

As of 20 November 2025

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was performed, the results of which are in paragraph 8. This requirement will be posted to the government point of entry in accordance with FAR 5.202.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

11. Statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, (contracting activity) has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, (NMRC) will assess whether competition for future requirements are feasible.

12. Point of Contact:

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification are the Contracting Officers in the Material Management Department (MMD) and can be reached by emailing usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical POC

Phone Date Name Title Department/Command

Department Head

Phone Date Name Title Department/Command

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Contracting Officer Phone Date

Technical Cognizance

Director

EHEL/NAMRU-D

Lab Manager/Research Biologist

EHEL/NAMRU-D

In discussions with the manufacturer, Agilent, only they can perform the required work on this proprietary instrument. Any third party work would void any warranties express or implied. Only an OEM recognized service package will meet the government’s need.

In discussions with the manufacturer, Agilent, only they can perform the required work on this proprietary instrument. Any third party work would void any warranties express or implied. Only an OEM recognized service package will meet the government’s need.

Text5: A service contract for our Agilent ICP-MS instrument consisting of 4 parts:

(serial number AU19096445) SPS 4 Autosampler (serial number IT19315119) MS40 with AV Platinum and new oil-drain (serial number SG19344560) Agilent 7900 ICP-MS (serial number 1907-04550) PSC 6106T Chiller that includes software updates is required. The entire system is proprietary and very complex. The service plan must include parts, labor, overtime, and travel. Must include at least one preventative maintenance per year.

Text1: It must be an OEM service plan, since the entire system is proprietary and any third party work will void the warranties with the company and could cause problems down the line for OEM maintenance. Third parties will not be able to support software updates.

In discussions with the manufacturer, Agilent, only they can perform the required work on this proprietary instrument. Any third party work would void any warranties express or implied. Only an OEM recognized service package will meet the government’s need.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source.

Be sure to include the FAR cite as well. See attached FAR explanation sheet for J&A references

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) <$150K Soliciting from a single source.