FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Fermentors Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Limited Source/Brand Name Justification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the procurement of specific scientific equipment. The Food and Feed Research Unit (FFSRU) at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center is requesting the purchase of Eppendorf Brand BioFlo 120 Bioreactor Control Bench-Scale Fermentor Systems for microbiological culture research. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on continuity with existing research infrastructure, as the research unit has used Eppendorf bioreactors for decades and already possesses compatible Biocommand Bioprocessing software, 1L vessels, parts, and supplies. An Eppendorf sales representative provided a customized quote with a 7% discount, and the specified fermentor system meets a critical requirement of a minimal 9.7-inch footprint to save laboratory space.
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United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
1a. Requesting Activity Agency: United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research
Service, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, Food and Feed Research Unit (FFSRU)
1b. Contracting Activity: Contracting Operations Branch, Acquisition and Property Division
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
The FFSRU is requesting the procurement of Eppendorf Brand BioFlo 120 Bioreactor Control Bench- Scale Fermentor Systems, complete continuous-flow fermentation system for microbiological culture.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
Eppendorf brand BioFlo 120 bioreactors are required for continuity with our continuous-flow research.
We have utilized Eppendorf bioreactors for decades and already have Biocommand Bioprocessing software, 1L vessels, parts and supplies for the BioFlo 120 from our previous purchases which we intend to incorporate with these new fermenters. Thus equipment that must be compatible in all aspects with existing systems/equipment presently installed.
4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
An Eppendorf sales representative was contacted for pricing information on the bioreactor fermentation system. The sales representative customized a quote for us excluding the BioCommand Bioprocessing software, 1L vessels and various parts which are already in place and including new pricing, a 7% discount on all the supply items. Quote is attached to this acquisition request. Additionally, the specification of a minimal footprint of 9.7 in wide to save critical lab space was met with this fermentor system. Multiple vendors, both large and small businesses are available to supply the equipment.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
6. Recommended source(s).
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