JA Under 150k Sankyo 20 - Signed.pdf

FACTS SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION USING OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION (UNDER $250,000)

REQ no. 5700507 Requestor Reiko Yamane Office Code Phone no. 301-435-4573

Introduction: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), the following data is furnished to the Contracting Officer to support the requisitioning office’s request that the items/services identified on the above-mentioned Requisition be obtained using other than full and open competition. The requisitioning office understands that a contract may not be awarded on a sole source/brand name only basis unless the Contracting Officer approves Other than Full and Open Competition.

1. Identification of the Agency: HHS/NIH/NEI/Laboratory of Immunology

2. Nature and or/Description of Action Being Approved. Sole sourse

3. Description of the supplies and services required to meet the Agency’s needs.

Germ-free rederivation, maintenance and research support

4. Proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications.

Sankyo Labo Service is the only vendor that can provide the service of maintaining germ-free mice for our research needs.

5. Additional Supporting Facts.

Sankyo Labo Service has been maintaining our germ-free animal colony since 2012.

I hereby certify that the supporting data above forms the basis for this justification, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Certification by Requirements\Technical Personnel:

I concur and approve this justification for other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Date