JA_SAP_Form_-_Signed.pdf

Justification and Approval – Simplified Acquisition under $150,000

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

AND OPEN COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION (UNDER $150,000)

REQ no. 5471487 Requestor Robert Fariss Office Code Phone no. 301-496-2829

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

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

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

Maintenance Contract with the current government owned equipment Mai Tai EHPDS-

OL SN# 7123

4. Proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications.

a. Proprietary data: Only the manufacturer can provide the follow on service or maintenance because of proprietary data. Unit is owned by the OEM (Newport) and the only company to provide the following unique service and repair features:

Activation of SpectraPhysics diagnostics software for calibrating system parameters.

Activation of SpectraPhysics diagnostics software for calibrating pump laser.

Activation of diagnostics software for calibrating and aligning pre-Chirp beampath.

Measurement of laser power output in diagnostic mode.

5. Additional Supporting Facts.

a. Technical data packages are too costly to obtain to support competition

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:

Elaine Estrella, Team Lead - Purchasing

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

Contracting Officer Date