Justification and Approval Flex (1).pdf
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This document is a Justification and Approval for Simplified Acquisition under $250,000 to obtain a Spectralis Flex instrument from the sole source vendor L1 Enterprises Inc. due to the instrument being a proprietary product of Heidelberg Engineering, the need to ensure continuity of research projects and data comparability, and the high cost of obtaining technical data packages to support competition. The government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order to L1 Enterprises for the Spectralis Flex instrument, with responses to the notice due by 9:00 a.m. EST on Monday, August 12, 2024. The requirement is being procured by the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations.
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Justification and Approval – Simplified Acquisition under $250,000
FACTS SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION USING OTHER THAN FULL
AND OPEN COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION (UNDER $250,000)
REQ no. Requestor Haohua Qian Office Code Phone no. 301-435-6275
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/VFC
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:
Spectralis Flex instrument
4. Proposed Contractor’s unique qualifications.
a. Replacement parts:
b. Equipment upgrade/repair: This is an upgrade of an old instrument we currently have. Upgrade from the same vendor will ensure continuity of current research projects, and comparability of existing data.
c. Proprietary data: Acquired data are saved in the manufacturer’s proprietary database.
d. Urgency:
e. Brand Name only:
f.
5. Additional Supporting Facts.
a. Technical data packages are too costly to obtain to support competition
b. L1Enterprises is the only distributor for Heidelberg Engineering.
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 mcnairmn Highlight
| 2024-04-15T09:06:47-0400 | |
| Haohua Qian -S |
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