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Attachment C Justification and Approval for Sole Source (J&A)

“Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104”

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

a. Federal agency and contracting activity. HHS/NIH.

b. Sponsoring organization. OD

c. Project Officer Information.

· Project Officer Name. Bevil Conway

· Mailing address. 49 Convent Dr. Bethesda Md. 20896

· E-mail address. bevil.conway@nih.gov

· Telephone number. 301.594.3238

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

a. Acquisition purpose and objectives. The Division of ABC Services provides access to XYZ resources and services in support of the mission of NIH and several HHS agencies including the Office of the Secretary.

Project background. The Laboratory of Sensorimotor Research performs research in the fundamental brain mechanisms that allow sensory-motor coordination, specifically the visual/oculomotor system. In the Section on Neuronal Networks, the neural basis for the visual control of eye movements is of particular interest; these eye movements serve to produce clear vision by stabilizing gaze on a target, as in the case of smooth pursuit, or shifting gaze, as with saccadic eye movements. To examine this process, action potentials generated by neurons in the cerebral cortex of awake behaving Rhesus monkeys are recorded while the animal tracks a moving visual target. A critical portion of the experimental setup is monitoring the position of the monkey’s eyes.

Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value). Project title. Purchase of Eye Tracking System

Project description.

During experiments a computer driven projector system or monitor displays images that are designed to test visual tracking. Our laboratories rely heavily on the ability to monitor precisely the direction in which the eyes are pointing. Traditionally, we have used an invasive technique that requires surgery. Modern non-invasive methods, based on video tracking are now sophisticated enough that for some of our applications they may be sufficient. We have a duty to use these where we can as part of out ongoing effort to minimize the need for animal surgery wherever possible.

Current experimental setups using eye trackers track only one eye, and do so on the order of 200Hz. This procurement request is to obtain a novel eye tracking system with a higher frequency (2000Hz) as well as the ability to track both eyes (Binocular sampling). The system must include the following features to meet the Laboratory’s needs: (1) The refresh rate must be a true 2000, (2) Binocular sampling, (3) blink recovery time of 1.0 msec @ 2000 Hz, and real-time analog output.

c.

· Requirement type.

· Research & development (R&D)

· R & D support services

· Support services (non-R&D)

· Supplies/equipment

· Information technology (IT)

· Construction

· Architect-engineer (A & E) services

· Design-build

· Other (specify):

· Type of action.

· New requirement

· Follow-on

· Other (specify):

· Proposed contract/order type.

· Firm-fixed-price

· Other fixed-price (specify, e.g., fixed-price award-fee, fixed- price incentive-fee):

· Cost-plus-fixed-fee

· Other cost reimbursement (specify, e.g., cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee):

· Time and materials

· Indefinite delivery (specify whether indefinite quantity, Definite quantity or requirements):

· Other (specify):

· Completion Form Term form

· Acquisition identification number. Sources Sought Number:

d. Total estimated dollar value and performance/delivery period.

N/A

3. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 253(c) (1) as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-(X).

· This acquisition is conducted under the authority of section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.

· This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (41 U.S.C. 428a).

4. Demonstration that the proposed contractor(s) unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

a. Name and address of the proposed contractor(s).

N/A

b. Nature of the acquisition and proposed unique qualifications of the contractor(s).

N/A

5. Description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable. Indicate whether a FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

N/A

6. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost/price to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

N/A

7. Description of the market research conducted (see FAR Part 10) and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

N/A

Data system 1

Data system 2

Web of Knowledge

Based upon this market research, QRS, Inc. is the only vendor to meet the Government’s needs.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

N/A

10. Listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

No other sources have expressed interest in the acquisition.

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

N/A

12. Program office certification.

This is to certify that the portions of this justification that have been developed by the undersigned program office personnel, including supporting information and/or data verifying the Government’s minimum needs, schedule requirements and other rationale for other than full and open competition, are accurate and complete.

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5/28/20

Head of the Sponsoring

Program Office

13. Contracting Officer Certification.

This is to certify that the justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information and/or data provided to support the rationale and recommendation for approval is accurate and complete.

Contracting Officer

14. Chief of the Contracting Office and Head of the Contracting Activity signature(s).

Chief of the Contracting Office

Head of the Contracting Activity

15. Competition Advocate signature.

Competition Advocate

16. HHS Senior Procurement Executive signature.

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