Redacted Simplified Acquisition Sole Source Justification (FAR 13.5) - Brand Name.pdf

This document is a Justification Review Document for a Simplified Acquisition, specifically a sole-source procurement for a Beckman Coulter BioLector XT Microbioreactor System for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The procurement is for one microbioreactor system with associated software packages, accessories, delivery, installation, acceptance testing, training, and warranty, to be delivered to DEVCOM ARL South in Austin, TX within 10 weeks after contract award.

The justification details that Beckman Coulter is the only manufacturer capable of meeting all four critical requirements, which include: 1) ability to grow and evaluate 48 parallel microbial cultures in a small SBS plate format, 2) fitting within specific space dimensions, 3) supporting multiple microbial culturing modes and conditions, and 4) containing sensors for real-time environmental monitoring. The total contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, with two authorized resellers: Franklin Young International and Government Scientific Source Inc. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2), which allows for acquisition from only one responsible source.