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via a series of data, sample, equipment, supply management and reporting tools. This software is unique in terms of Security, Efficiency, Accessibility, and Compliance:

The company (eLabNext, division of Eppendorf, Inc.) is ISO27001 Certified, and complies with all of its data security and integrity guidelines. Data is encrypted while in transit and at rest.

AFSC collectively carries out a broad range of research, resulting in highly innovative experimental systems and data and the security protects data and intellectual property.

eLab includes a series of tools that are highly configurable and adaptable to each lab and individual. These enable customized workflows, allowing the system to integrate into physical workflow, and markedly increase workplace efficiency. Most notably, the end-to-end workflow management, from the powerful inventory function that allows the barcoding of reagents, chemicals and high-profile samples, to utilization of Equipment (Calibrations), all the way to Electronic Lab Notebook and Project Management reporting.

Being able to access data from different individuals within a lab, labs within a division, and labs in various locations, and with collaborators external to AFSC allows the labs to cultivate progress, facilitate collaboration, and create a valuable ecosystem. The accessibility of data remotely allows the labs to continue collaborating, working, and progressing research remotely.

Accessibility also refers to the data management tools of the system, with powerful search functionalities, allowing end-users and management to access sensitive data in a timely fashion.

eLab Licenses are maintained for all lab members and collaborators who intend to access the data, including those that are view/read only, as it is in compliance with PARR and related data management regulations. Working with AFSC IT security, this also makes the system security Compliant. When working with all data including protected data, the system will abide by those guidelines, providing security to all users. The ability to set up role permissions, signature requirements, and full audit trail on all actions are just some of these compliance examples.

The highly modular architecture of the application and organized indexing of the underlying database will augment the ability of scientists to publish and share their results faster.

Eppendorf Group is the only authorized vendor to provide eLabJournal License and associated support.

5. Market Research.

Market research was conducted and included internet search, interviews with various product and solution providers, multiple vendor demonstrations. While various vendors were able to meet some aspect of AFSC needs, no other vendor was able to combine both the inventory, electronic lab journal, and customizability of the platform in a manner that ejournal was able to. In addition, our research also indicated that most other products offered cost models and scalability that were not in line with AFSC research workflows.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Chris Melary Date OFIS Director

MELARY.CHRISTOPHE

R.JINCHUL.116021309

Digitally signed by

MELARY.CHRISTOPHER.JINCH

UL.1160213090

Date: 2024.07.01 10:36:44 -07'00' 7/1/24

Robert Foy Date Director, AFSC

7. Determination

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Christie Lang Date Contracting Officer

LANG.CHRISTIE.A

NNE.1156642300

Digitally signed by

LANG.CHRISTIE.ANNE.11566423

Date: 2024.07.02 06:54:02 -07'00' 7/2/24