JOFOC 19GE5020P0115.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

FAR Part 13.501 (a)(1)(ii)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 1903, the Office of Acquisition Management proposes to award a purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies on the basis of other than full and open competition under the

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This acquisition is in support of

COVID-19 emergency relief effort by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC) and the U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. The estimated cost is $317,879.00.

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

Purchase order for laboratory equipment and supplies.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

Acquisition of supply, delivery and installation of laboratory equipment (PCR) as well as laboratory supplies in an effort to identify and contain the extend of the spread of the

COVID-19 virus in Kazakhstan.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304, as implemented by FAR

13.05 and substantiated by the following:

FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) – Unusual and compelling urgency.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

Due to restrictions in movement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the flow of goods in and out of the country is limited. Therefore, we looked at procuring services from local vendors who have established procurement channels and would be able to quickly supply and deliver the required items. Zalma Ltd. is the only vendor in the region who can comply with the USG terms of payment, meet the delivery and installation requirements, and supply the required real-time PCR systems within reasonable time.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable. The description should include whether a FedBizOpps notice was or will be publicized, as required by FAR 5.2, and if not, which exception under

FAR 5.202 applies (e.g., blanket waiver provided in DOSAR 605.202-70).

This is an urgent and compelling requirement so an advance notice will not be synopsized

(FAR 5.202 (a)(2)). Four vendors were conducted for a price quote. This JOFOC will be posted within 30 days of award.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the

Government will be fair and reasonable.

Based on market research, the price is considered both fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Market research was conducted by CDC Kazakhstan by reviewing local resources. Four vendors who sell laboratory supplies and equipment in the Kazakhstan market were contacted. Of the contacted companies, Zalma Ltd. is the only vendor who is able to comply with the USG terms of payment, meet the delivery and installation requirements, and supply the required real-time PCR systems within reasonable time.

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

N/A.

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

None.

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

N/A.

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION AQM QA Plan

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

SIGNATURE:

//s// 7/14/2020

Name: Megan E. Gregor Date

Title: Program Deputy Director

Central Asia Regional Office

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (Ref: DOSAR 606.304); AQM QA Plan

This J&A is hereby determined to be legally sufficient.

//s// 7/13/2020

Dennis J. Gallagher Date

Assistant Legal Adviser

Office of the Legal Adviser, Buildings and Acquisitions (L/BA)

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AQM QA Plan

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

//s// 7/14/2020

Eric N. Moore Date

Contracting Officer

Office of Acquisition Management

(A/OPE/AQM – RPSO-FR)

APPROVALS

//s// 7/13/2020

Kenneth G. Mamba Date

Branch Chief

(A/OPE/AQM – RPSO-FR)

//s// 7/15/2020

Sharon D. James Date

Competition Advocate

(A/OPE/AQM)