FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT v2_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Limited Source/Brand Name Justification form from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service for equipment procurement. The document specifically justifies the acquisition of a BACTRON600 Anaerobic Chamber, emphasizing its unique capabilities that are not found in other brands. The justification highlights the chamber's specialized features, including 16.0 cu. ft. of workspace, capacity for 300-plate stainless-steel shelving, a side storage incubator, airtight construction of stainless steel and acrylic glass, and compliance with EN61010, UL61010, and Can/CSA61010 standards. Market research was conducted via an open market search of pricing, with the most competitive pricing included in the procurement package. The document is signed by a Biological Science Technician and a Contracting Officer, indicating internal approval for a sole-source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) for simplified acquisitions.
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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.
Agricultural Research Service, equipment procurement
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
BACTRON600 Anaerobic Chamber
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
This instrument has capabilities not found in other brands of anaerobic chamber. The Unit has worked extensively with Bactron chambers in the past, continuity of research and capabilities necessitates the Bactron brand of chamber. The BACTRON600 Anaerobic Chamber permits volume handling of anaerobic cultures with 16.0 cu. ft. of workspace up to 300-plate stainless-steel shelving and an additional 300-plate capacity side storage incubator. Workspace capacity and side storage incubator capacity, which is designed for high-volume research requiring nominal bench space than expected for the 600-plate volume plus anaerobic performance features. BACTRON Anaerobic Chambers have an airtight construction of stainless steel and acrylic glass for unobstructed vision and integrity. The chamber handcuffs form a comfortable seal around the operator’s arms that enables complete manipulation of plates and specimens inside the working chamber. When sitting undisturbed and unopened at a steady state, the BACTRON Anaerobic Chamber typically rests oxygen-free and anaerobic. Anaerobic Chambers meet EN61010, UL61010, and Can/CSA61010 standards.
4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
Market research on this microplate reader and related components was done via an open market search of pricing. Most competitive pricing was included in the procurement package and is reflected in the estimated pricing.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
6. Recommended source(s).
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