FAR 13_Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Single Source/Brand Name Justification

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Control No. (if applicable) ______________________

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Requesting Agency:

USDA APHIS PPQ S&T Plant Pathogen Confirmatory Diagnostics Laboratory (PPCDL) 9901 Powder Mill Rd.

Laurel, MD 20708

Contracting Activity:

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, AAMD

Office of Contracting and Procurement 250 Marquette Ave Ste 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

This procurement includes purchasing the “PremiumCare” package of onsite maintenance for two (2) epMotion 5073 automated pipette system.

The services to be performed include: a full annual preventive maintenance service program for assured instrument reliability and uptime; parts, labor, and travel included, 10 % discount on additional services (e.g. IQ/OQ) during the agreement period. The service package also includes hardware and software support, and next day instrument exchange. If one of the instruments were to be deemed defective, a replacement instrument will be sent. This service from this company is a requirement for the S&T Plant Pathogen Confirmatory Diagnostics Laboratory (PPCDL) to maintain its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.

3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

Eppendorf is the manufacturer of the instrument. Procuring this specific service through the manufacturer allows for Eppendorf-trained technicians to work on our machines, using only Eppendorf parts to ensure the machines function optimally as well as maintain ISO requirements. Additionally, a sources sought notice was posted on

4. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market Research shows that there are no other contractors who can provide Eppendorf-trained technicians to perform maintenance and repairs.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

Estimated: $50K - $80K

6. Recommended source(s).

EPPENDORF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Certifications

☒ The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by Daniel Milliken, Program/Technical Personnel.

Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Kim Yen Tu Contracting Officer

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