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

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.

Requesting Activity: National Bio-Agro Defense Facility, VS, D&B

Contracting Agency: USDA APHIS 250 Marquette Avel, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

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

The USDA proposes to enter into a firm-fixed-price contract with U.S. Testing, LTD under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106(b). This requirement is for preventative maintenance services for NBAF’s (1) pallet and (3) baggage Rapiscan Systems x-ray machines.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. NBAF’s RapiScan x-ray machines have propriety software and as a result, the services to the machines can only be conducted by their service contractor, US Testing Equipment, LTD. All services must be performed by Rapiscan authorized and certified service technicians in conjunction with Rapiscan Systems service department. Repair parts and corrective maintenance must be performed by Rapiscan Systems certified service providers to preclude voiding the warranty.

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

RapiScan was contacted to inquire about service plans, at which time, they indicated the proprietary nature of the software on the x-ray machines and indicated that the only authorized vendor who can service the machines is US Testing Equipment, LTD. According to Rapiscan Systems, US Testing Equipment LTD is the authorized service distributor for these machines.

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

The proposed contract action is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

6. Recommended source(s).

US Testing, LTD.

Certifications

☒ The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by Heather Knox, Support Services Supervisor.

The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

Lisa A. Draves Contracting Officer