FAR 13 Single Source Justification Less Than SAT (Redacted).pdf

This document is a Single Source/Brand Name Justification for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically for the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The justification seeks to procure maintenance services for a Hamilton Robotics NGS star pipetting system from Hamilton Company in Reno, Nevada. The system is critical for preventative maintenance and immediate repair of laboratory equipment used in various scientific studies, including NAHLN antimicrobial resistance research, World Mycobacterium Bovis Project, and HPAI outbreak testing.

The justification details that Hamilton Robotics is the sole qualified manufacturer and seller of this specific NGS star system, with unique capabilities for calibration, verification, and maintenance. No other company can perform the required technical functions with the same level of precision. The document indicates that the procurement will be a sole-source contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for Simplified Acquisitions, with the specific USDA units involved being the Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services, Acquisition and Asset Management Division, and National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The document is signed by a Contracting Officer and dated June 27, 2025.