FAR_13_SingleSourceDocument_12639524P0193.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No. (if applicable) 1123799 & 1126359

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Requesting Agency:

USDA/APHIS/ERCS

4700 River Road, Unit 124

RM 2A-02.49

Riverdale, MD 20737

Contracting Activity:

USDA, APHIS-AAMD Contracting 250 Marquette Ave Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

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

This requirement is to provide ten (10) PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester 8048’s and 24 software licenses at a total cost of $ 200,050.00

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) current operates a robust Respiratory Protection Program in which it has used PortaCounts™ provided by TSI Incorporated since 1998. APHIS is initiating the replacement of the second reiteration of the units (Model 8038) with the updated Model 8048. The older Model 8038s have entered their shelf life for production. Additionally, the older units are limited in their ability to perform firmware updates needed for performance.

The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i);

For acquisitions greater than the micro-purchase threshold but less than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source only if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, etc.).

This is a follow-on requirement:

AG-6395-B-13-0041 12/01/2012 to 11/30/2015 AG-6395-B-16-0019 12/01/2015 to 11/30/2018 AG-3267-B-17-0001 12/01/2018 to 11/30/2019 12639520A0012 01/02/2020 to 12/31/2022 12639523A0015 02/15/2023 to 02/14/2026

The TSI brand respirator test system was originally chosen because it was the only known system equipped to test the N95 respirators which are used by several USDA facilities.

TSI is the sole manufacturer for the Porta Counts used and they perform their own cleaning and calibration services.

This brand is currently the sole model used by APHIS Respiratory Protection Program due to its reliability with long term operations enabling APHIS to keep the respiratory protective program active, specifically during zoonotic outbreaks and eradication efforts. The new Model 8048s will have the ability to transition data seamlessly into APHIS’ Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) used to manage employee medical monitoring surveillance. See Attached Letter

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

The anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on a deduction of $2,000 for each returned unit (up to 10) to be used for scrap, providing a total discount of $20,000. APHIS and TSI Incorporated have an agreement that the older Model 8038s will be traded in and scrapped to recycle parts that will be reused for both existing and the newer Model 8048s, to keep the machinery in good operating condition and provide a cost savings.

The 24 licenses to be purchased will ensure that both existing and new PortaCount™ firmware will be on the same, updated operating system.

Current SAM.gov Sole Source announcement PR1123799 for Sole Source fixed priced purchase to replace 10 PortaCounts (Model 8048) and purchase 24 Licenses. Published 03/19/2024 and closed on 04/03/2024. No Response:

Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

Item Material/Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

1 8048 (Requisition 1123799) 10.00 EA 19,845.00 198,450.00

PortaCount Model 8048 (115V Generator) Respirator Fit Tester Includes: Carry Case, AC Adapter with Universal Plug Set, 8026 Particle Generator (115 VAC), Alcohol Cartridge, Alcohol Fill Capsule, Storage Cap, (2) Zero Check Filters, 3/16" and 1/4" Hose Adapters, (2) Spare Alcohol Wicks,

(100) Sampling Probes, (100) Lock Washers; Probe Insertion Tool, Neck Strap; USB Cable, 8016 Alcohol Supply containing (16) 30ml Bottles of Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol, FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software and 2-Year Warranty.

Promo Discount Amt 20,000.00- = - $20,000.00

Item Material/Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

2 FPU-F (Requisition 1126359) 24.00 EA 900.00 21,600.00

FPU Software for 803X - Full Version FPU-F; License FitPro™ Ultra (FPU) – Full Version for fit testing navigation; video animations and real-time fit factor radial gauge during fit testing; Real-Time FitCheck™ Mode; data structure; reports and databases; and all other core tools in FPU. Includes future version.

updates to all these FPU features will be provided with this license.

type.

Total with Discount $200,050.00

Quotation Numbers - 20278700 and 20278701 Quotation Date – 4/03/2024 Customer No – 522450

Recommended source(s).

TSI INCORPORATED

UEI SAM: HLY6Q9S8CEV8 CAGE: 24575

500 CARDIGAN ROAD

SHOREVIEW, MN 55126-3903

Dingess, Carol - MRP-APHIS

From: Verbeeck, Jason <jverbeeck@tsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:18 AM To: Dingess, Carol - MRP-APHIS Cc: Hiller, Bryan; Wittig, Pam Subject: [External Email]RE: Would it be possible to get a sole source letter from TSI Incorporated

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Carol, TSI is the sole source manufacturer of the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester. We do accept orders directly and we also perform repair and calibra on services on all of the instruments we sell.

Regards, Jason P. Verbeeck TSI Health & Safety Direct Sales Manager East Region C - 217-971-5942 jverbeeck@tsi.com www.tsi.com Customer/Tech Support: 800 874 2811

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