FAR 13 Single Source Justification (redacted).pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a sole source procurement of maintenance services for a MALDI Biotyper Sirius RUO System. The contract is for Bruker Scientific LLC to provide preventative maintenance services, including emergency service visits, planned maintenance, wear and tear parts replacement, and Bruker proprietary software updates and upgrades for the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), specifically the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL).

The justification for sole source procurement is based on Bruker Scientific LLC being the only manufacturer that certifies its employees to provide specialized maintenance services for the MALDI Biotyper system. Market research, including internet searches and reviews by the Small Business Administration, confirmed that only Bruker Scientific can provide the required services. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b) for simplified acquisitions, with the contracting officer Stephen Tees digitally signing the document, indicating an intent to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Bruker Scientific LLC.