FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT v2 NIR CO.pdf
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- NOVA Grain Analyzer Federal contract opportunity
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- 12405B23Q0472
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This document is a limited source justification for the purchase of two near-infrared spectrophotometers by the USDA Agricultural Research Service to support collaborative research with Dr. Paul Scott of USDA-ARS in Ames, Iowa. The spectrophotometers must be FOSS Infratec NOVA analyzers to match the equipment already in use by Dr. Scott's team and ensure consistency of measurements across research sites. The estimated price for the two analyzers is $110,595.40. James Holland, the requesting research geneticist, and contracting officer Lynn Hults have approved the limited competition justification.
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United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No. (if applicable) ______________________
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
USDA, ARS, PSR
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
The lab needs two near-infrared spectrophotometers capable of rapidly (< 60 s per sample) measuring protein, oil, and moisture contents of whole grain samples of mai
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
These measurements will be used in a collaborative research project with Dr. Paul Scott, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA, where consistency of measurements across research sites is imperative. Therefore, we need to purchase FOSS Infratec NOVA analyzers to match the machine already being used by Dr. Scott.
4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
This was a discussion between Dr. Paul Scott’s USDA, ARS, Ames, IA team and James Holland’ USDA, ARS, Raleigh, NC team regarding there collaborative research and the equipment involved.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
$110,595.40.
6. Recommended source(s).
Foss North America Marie-Pier Ouellette mouellette@fossna.com 438-837-0447
Certifications
Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
mailto:mouellette@fossna.com
James Holland Research Geneticist
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.
Lynn Hults Contracting Officer
| 2023-07-20T09:35:09-0400 | |
| JAMES HOLLAND |
| 2023-07-20T09:15:04-0500 | |
| Lynn Hults |
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