I.F.a. Brand Name Justification 62323_ Signed.pdf

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT) Template Rev. 1/30/2018 1-1

SSJ No.: FY23-00214

Date: 6/23/2023 PR Number: RSLF-23-00138

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

The acquisition of replacement NitroPlex Adjust-a-Shelf Desiccator Cabinets.

2. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). (Check one and explain below):

________Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

____X_____ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

As a result of the market research report conducted by the program office, the replacement NitroPlex Adjust-a-Shelf Desiccator Cabinets sold solely by Terra Universal Inc. are the only humidity cabinets that have the ability to accommodate trace's current size trays use to prepare polytetrafluoroethylene strips, display humidity on each chamber and contain separate relative humidity sensors in each chamber, while providing chamber-by-chamber set-point programming.

The procurement of this item via Terra Universal Inc. is the most reasonable approach, rather than procuring a different humidity cabinet that does not meet all the requirements.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

____X___ Market Research.

_________ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

OPOAM 3013.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT) Template Rev. 1/30/2018 1-1

The results of the Market Research yielded only one company; Terra Universal Inc. that could meet TSL’s requirements for the NitroPlex Adjust-a-Shelf Desiccator Cabinets

4. Approval:

Technical Representative/COR Date

Contracting Officer Date