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The manufacturer offers regular software updates that often offer new features that in some cases correct other equipment issues. Having an established service contract will allow for preventive maintenance to correct potential issues before equipment failure and to reduce equipment down time in the event of a failure since the lengthy quotation and payment process is not needed prior to service being done.

3. Market Research (see FAR Part 1 0).

Market Research was conducted and the results of market research are detailed in the attached market research document.

4. Acquisition Type.

This acquisition exceeds $3,500 and not expected to exceed $150,000, and conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

5. Acquisition Authority. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization).

6. Justification Rationale.

Only one source is available:

I hereby determine that the upgrade and maintenance agreement listed herein is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

This acquisition is restricted to Thermo CRS, Ltd., 5250 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7LL 5Z1, The estimated cost of the required item or service is and is required to be performed February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019, or one year from the date of purchase order award.

4. Acquisition Type.

Open Market Action, exceeding $3,000 and not expected to exceed $150,000 as prescribed in FAR Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures

5. Acquisition Authority. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source. (1)

For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization).

6. Justification Rationale.

Only one source is available: The equipment discussed is highly specialized and made to order in limited quantities. There is a tight integration of hardware and software for proper operation and service. Due to their specialized nature only specially-trained technicians are able to upgrade software and hardware and diagnose and repair issues. Most parts are proprietary and only available through the manufacturer. Thermo CRS, Ltd. is the only source available to do the upgrades and provide the proper maintenance for the equipment specified.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification. N/A

8. Project Officer Certification. The Project Officer, Technical or Requirements Personnel certifies that any data or information provided in support of this justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed and that to the best of our knowledge and belief is accurate and complete and the below signature recommends approval.

Project Officer Date

9. Contracting Officer Certification. The Contracting Officer certifies 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 and the below signature denotes approval.

Contracting Officer Date

Samuel G. Michael -S Digitally signed by Samuel G. Michael -S DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=HHS, ou=NIH, ou=People, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=0011853147, cn=Samuel G. Michael -S Date: 2018.03.16 11:58:19 -04'00'

Jeffrey R. Schmidt -S Digitally signed by Jeffrey R. Schmidt -S Date: 2018.03.16 12:41:24 -04'00'