FAR 13 SSJ Protein Purification System.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (IAW FAR PART 13)

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

Per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), this requirement does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and will be solicited to one source.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Acquisitions Directorate

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Brand Name Justification for the AKTA Pure 25 L to support the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at USU.

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including estimated value):

AKTA Pure 25 L, protein purification system, UNICORN 7 WrkStn pure-BP-exp, software required to run the instrument and analyze the data, Fraction Collector F9-R, required for sample collection.

4. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique certifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department have been utilizing an AKTA protein purification system since 2006. The AKTA Pure 25L must replace the unrepairable and discontinued AKTA FPLC protein purification system, in order to maintain research continuity and consistency. Several researchers at USU utilize this machine for their studies, and require a modular system that can be upgraded when new applications are needed, as the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department has diverse and rapidly evolving scientific studies.

5. Procedures of FAR 13.5 were or will be used in accordance with 41 USC 1901 or the authority of 41 USC 1903 (including publicizing required justifications): Yes X No

6. Description of market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

7. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition (see FAR 6.303-2(b)(9) for examples): N/A.

8. Listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: None.

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (IAW FAR PART 13)

9. Statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barrier to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

The Government will continue to monitor the marketplace to attempt to remove barriers to competition.

Customer:

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Contracting Officer: I hereby certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

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