A02 - Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_Nanosprint Camera_Redacted.pdf

CUI

Control No: JA-23-08-1417

Version – February 2017

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), 820 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5014

2. Description of Action: The United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) has a requirement for one (1) NanoSprint12S-B 12 Megapixel, research-grade, side mount TEM CMOS camera including: a) TEM interface, lens and camera b) Proprietary AMT Software with unlimited desktop license and c.) Dell 7080+ Windows 10 operating computer and display. Also required is an extended warranty and onsite installation (mounting) to the existing JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope at USAMRIID. The Government projects award not later than 20 September 2023. The Government intends to award a sole source, firm fixed priced contract to Advanced Microscopy Techniques (AMT), 242 West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801.

Nature: ☒ New Requirement ☐ Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle:

☒ Purchase Order Number: TBD ☐ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number:

☐ Order/BPA #_ against FSS Contract #_ ☐ Order #_ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract # ☐ Order #_ against a single award IDC Contract #_ ☐ Modification #_ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order #

Pricing/Contract Type:

☒ Fixed Price ☐ Time & Materials/Labor Hours ☐ Cost Reimbursable ☐ Hybrid

Controlled by: Defense Health Agency (DHA) Controlled by: USAMRAA Acquisition CUI Category: Source Selection Distribution/Dissemination Control: FEDC

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Funds:

☐ Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) ☒ Other Funds: Fiscal Year 2023, Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E), 2-Year funding

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Advanced Microscopy Techniques (AMT) 242 West Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 CAGE Code: 1RTD9

Brand Name Buy: ☐ Yes ☒ No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

This requirement is for one (1) NanoSprint12S-B 12 Megapixel, research-grade, side mount TEM CMOS camera including: a) TEM interface, lens and camera b) Proprietary AMT Software with unlimited desktop license and c.) Dell 7080+ Windows 10 operating computer and display. Also required is an extended warranty and onsite installation (mounting) to the existing JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope at USAMRIID.

Estimated

The Government projects award not later than 20 September 2023.

4. Authority:

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name ☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency ☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable ☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable ☐ FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

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☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on ☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Six (6) Electron Microscopy (EM) supplier websites were contacted and/or searched to ascertain if they could provide the NanoSprint12S-B 12 Megapixel, research-grade, side mount TEM CMOS camera. Of the six (6) suppliers, only one (1) source demonstrated the capability to meet the requirements of the Government (AMT). The required type of camera must be compatible with USAMRIID’s existing JEM 1400 Transmission Electron Microscope currently in operation in the Pathology Division. The JEM 1400 requires an EM camera capable of being side mounted as that is the only mounting position available on the JEM 1400. It is vital for the success of USAMRIID’s mission to obtain the technology that the NanoSprint12S-B side mount camera offers. Other supplier searches included: 1. Electron Microscopy Sciences 2. Fisher Scientific 3. JEOL 4. SPI Supplies and 5. Ted Pella. None of these suppliers demonstrated the capability to meet the requirements of the Government. Specifically, EMS, SPI and Ted Pella do not sell this device. Other vendors do not offer a compatible device. For the reason identified above, it is in the best interest of the Government to sole source this requirement to AMT, 242 West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801. AMT is the sole retailer of the NanoSprint12S-B 12 Megapixel, research-grade, side mount TEM CMOS and is identified as a small business under NAICS 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 ☐ do not apply due to the $ threshold, ☒ apply and will be followed, or ☐ do not apply due to an exception at 5.202(a)(13)(i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

☐ Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required ☐ Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required ☐ Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

☐ Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

☐ FAR 6.305(f) ☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) ☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

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☐ FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) ☐ FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research:

Market research conducted during the June 2023 timeframe in accordance with FAR Part 10 was multifaceted and was undertaken to ascertain 1) if the requirement meets the FAR definition of a Commercial Product, 2) if two or more small businesses exist that can meet the government's requirements; and 3) if there is more than one source capable of meeting the governments requirement.

Market research examined if the required equipment met the FAR definition of a commercial product, which is a product, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes and (i) has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or (ii) has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public.

Market research determined that the required equipment does meet the definition and is commercially available; thus, standard commercial terms and conditions will apply.

Six (6) Electron Microscopy (EM) supplier websites were contacted and/or searched to ascertain if they could provide the NanoSprint12S-B 12 Megapixel, research-grade, side mount TEM CMOS camera. Of the six (6) suppliers, only one (1) source demonstrated the capability to meet the requirements of the Government (AMT). The required type of camera must be compatible with USAMRIID’s existing JEM 1400 Transmission Electron Microscope currently in operation in the Pathology Division. The JEM 1400 requires an EM camera capable of being side mounted as that is the only mounting position available on the JEM 1400. It is vital for the success of USAMRIID’s mission to obtain the technology that the NanoSprint12S-B side mount camera offers. Other supplier searches included: 1. Electron Microscopy Sciences 2. Fisher Scientific 3. JEOL 4. SPI Supplies and 5. Ted Pella. None of these suppliers demonstrated the capability to meet the requirements of the Government. For the reason identified above, it is in the best interest of the Government to sole source this requirement to AMT, 242 West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801. AMT is the sole retailer of the NanoSprint12S-B 12 Megapixel, research-grade, side mount TEM CMOS and is identified as a small business under NAICS 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

8. Other Facts: There are no other facts to be stated.