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Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

Date: March 29, 2024 PR Number: PR 20144558

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

The purpose of this effort is to calibrate the San Juan Laboratory balances and meet the ISO 17025 requirements established by our accrediting body (ANAB). The anticipated cost is Approximately

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

____X___ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

All of our laboratory balances were manufactured by Mettler Toledo. As per the manufacturers instructons, Mitel is the only authorized dealer that can provide services in Puerto Rico.

Analytical balances are extremely sensitive equipment and shall be calibrated in the precise location that will be used in order to guarantee the accuracy and precision of the readings.

Since our laboratory is ISO accredited, we are also requiring that the services provider shall be accredited as a calibration laboratory under ISO 17025, so we can be in compliance with our accreditation body.

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

____ X___ Market Research.

_________ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

____ ____ Other. Explain:

Estimate provided by a service provider.

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 2.0 October 2020

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

April 19, 2024.

Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date