PR 1301168394 Redacted JAA CO2 Incubator_KOSigned.pdf

NMRC

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Naval Medical Research and Development mission.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

The proposed action is for purchase of a new CO2 incubator to be used for incubation of cell cultures in order to maintain sterile and stable conditions for growth and survival of cells, which includes maintaining a specific range of humidity, temperature and carbon dioxide needed to regulate pH of cell culture media. This unit is needed for NMRC Agile Vaccines and Therapeutic (AVAT) Department research efforts and mission success. The proposed source is Franklin Young International Inc. (Service

Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) with a cost of $15,728.00.

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) Agile Vaccines and Therapeutics (AVAT) Department, Defense Infectious Diseases Directorate (DIDD) in its mission to develop and aid in bringing to the field infectious disease countermeasures in support of warfighter readiness, requires purchase of a new VIOS

250i CO2 Incubator with support frame. Franklin Young International Inc. (Service Disabled Veteran

Owned Small Business), manufacturer ThermoFisher Scientific, Heracell VIOS 250i CO2 incubator provides a reliable, clean and easy-to-use in vitro environment, featuring both proven event based and continuous contamination control solutions for optimized cell growth and security. The incubator features a 255L chamber with interior components constructed of electropolished stainless steel, with rounded corners, to minimize potential for unwanted contamination and simplify cleaning. An in-chamber HEPA filtered airflow system within the culture environment continuously filters the entire chamber air volume every 60 seconds. This system ensures continuous protection against unwanted microbial contaminants that could enter during routine door openings, thus minimizing risk of product loss or inconvenient downtime. Outstanding ISO 5 clean room air quality is achieved within the culture chamber within 5 minutes following a 30 second door opening, minimizing the opportunity for contaminants to settle on interior surfaces. The Heracell 250i has a larger capacity of 255 Liters compared to around 185 Liters for the water jacketed CO2 incubator. ISO Class 5 HEPA filtration continuously filters the entire chamber air volume every 60 seconds. Continuous protection minimizes airborne contaminants settling on interior surfaces. Steri-Run simplifies cleaning and eliminates the need for separate autoclaving and reassembly of components. Interactive touchscreen control provides visibility to changes in culture environment with performance trend graphing, error or usage logs. Franklin Young provided a cheaper quote ($15,728) and meets government’s minimum requirements when compared to the other small business vendor

Government Scientific Source ($16,454.81).

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10

U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 sole source (including brand name) acquisitions OR FAR

13.106-1(b)(1) soliciting from a single source.

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

We have identified Franklin Young International Inc. (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) who has met the government’s minimum requirements to include specific required features for the

Heracell VIOS 250i CO2 incubator $15,728. Other vendors like Government Scientific Source

$16,454.81 (Small business vendor), Thermo Fisher Scientific provided quote $ 11,710.73 followed by

VWR $ 13,919.00

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was performed, the results of which are in paragraph 8. This requirement will be posted to NECO and/or SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 5.202.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer shall determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification and Approval will be fair and reasonable by conducting a price analysis before an award is made. In addition, the Government anticipates that the negotiated contract price will reflect a discount from the Franklin Young International Inc. commercial price list and will be determined fair and reasonable.

8. 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 recently in May 2024 timeframe by Harini Ganeshan.

Four vendors were contacted, and all four vendors provided estimates.

• Franklin Young International Inc. (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) was selected $15,728. Contacted Ashley Dierig via email and phone 301-337-1818 ashley@franklinyoung.com. Free dock delivery. Preferred small business vendor with cheaper quote compared to other small business vendor GSS.

• Government Scientific Source, Inc Small Business vendor Cost $16,454.81. James Croft

703-291-4938 Direct; jcroft@govsci.com. No shipping charges.

An estimate was provided by other vendors:

• Thermo Fisher Scientific is for Heracell VIOS 250i CO2 Incubator with Stainless Steel Single

Chamber, TC sensor, 120V and support frame. There is no shipping fee for dock delivery.

Contacted Michael Melch via email (michael.melch@thermofisher.com) and phone (240-370-

9553) and quote was provided $ 11,710.73 mailto:ashley@franklinyoung.com mailto:jcroft@govsci.com mailto:michael.melch@thermofisher.com

• Avantor/VWR is for Heracell VIOS 250i CO2 incubator single chamber, stainless steel chamber with HEPA filtration Steri-Run sterilization cycle and automated door lock, TC180 CO2 sensor, 120V 50/60H. Charges displayed on the quotation including freight, tax and other charges are estimates and may vary at time of order. Contacted Melissa Taylor via email melissa.taylor@avantorsciences.com and quote was provided $ 13,919.00

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

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Franklin Young International Inc was selected and 4 vendors were contacted. All four vendors provided estimates. Franklin Young International Inc. quote $15,728.00.

Government Scientific Source, Inc Small Business vendor was contacted and they provided a quote Cost

$16,454.81

Other vendors contacted and that provided a quote are Thermo Fisher Scientific Cost $11,710.73, Avantor or VWR $ 13,919.00

11. Statement of 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.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NMRC has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NMRC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

12. Point of Contact.

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification is Shamai Carter, who may be reached at shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil.

mailto:melissa.taylor@avantorsciences.com

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical Cognizance

JOHNSON.YULIYA.S

ELDINA.1460586964

Digitally signed by

JOHNSON.YULIYA.SELDINA.146058696

Date: 2024.06.07 14:04:35 -04'00'

301-319-9047 6/7/2024

Name Yuliya S. Johnson, PhD Phone Date

Title Mil Department Head Department/Command

AVAT, NMRC

Requirements Cognizance

Name Phone Date

Title

Department/Command

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

(301) 319-7182 6/18/2024

Shamai M. Carter Phone Date Contracting Officer