PR_1300620243_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

30 January 2017

MEMORANDUM

From: Richard Lillo, NEDU To: Dr. Luis R. Gely, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE A SHIMADZU GAS CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS SPECTROMETER (Purchase Request #1300620243)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Division Code 02).

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

This procurement is to acquire a Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 /U-Unity 5-XR CIA Advantage T bundle Thermal Desorption unit with Dry Scroll Pump (OILESS ROUGH PUMP FOR GCMS). U-Unity 5-XR CIA Advantage T bundle Thermal Desorption has electrical cooling of trap down to -30 degrees Celsius. One U-T15ATA-2S Air Toxics C2/3 - C30/32C2/3 cold trap is included.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

One each of the GCMS-QP2010 EI, Standard Package with U-UNITY-5-XR CIA Advantage T bundle with UNITY-xr Thermal Desorption unit. Includes Thermal Desorption installation, checkout and basic familiarization. The estimated price is $ 94,

147.72 minus rough pump trade in which is $91,647.72.

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

This procurement is sole source for the following reasons. NEDU currently operates the Shimadzu Scientific brand products to conduct a wide range of analysis. The acquisition of a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer with attached Thermal Desorption capability gives NEDU the ability to identify volatile organic hydrocarbons that are potentially present in Diver’s Breathing gases in the 0.1 part per million down to 100 parts per billion range. This capability is important if unexpected contamination occurs due to equipment malfunction or human error. NEDU scientific personnel possess the tacit knowledge to operate these integrated instruments containing hardware and software components. Moreover, the acquisition of any other chromatograph equipment would require integration efforts including hardware and software, in addition to training require for our scientists. The costs associated with integration and training are not expected to be recovered through competition. As such, Shimadzu Scientific as the sole distributor of these instruments is the only company that can provide the required equipment to the

Government.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. is the only company that can meet all requirements.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Richard Lillo

Navy Experimental Dive Unit (NEDU)

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Dr. Luis R. Gely, Contracting Officer