Single Source_Brand Name Determination FD26-141 CO Signed.pdf

This document is a Single Source Determination form for the Department of Commerce, Fisheries OMB Field Delegates and Office of Sustainable Fisheries/National Seafood Inspection Laboratory. The procurement is for a Preventative Maintenance Agreement for the ABI750 FAST Real Time PCR Instrument, specifically with Life Technologies (a division of Thermo Scientific) located in Carlsbad, CA. The justification for single source procurement is based on two key factors: (1) compatibility requirements with existing systems and equipment, where the current instrument is uniquely qualified and other vendors cannot provide parts or diagnostic capabilities, and (2) exclusive licensing agreements that limit available sources for proprietary data, patent rights, and required certifications. The document includes technical/requirements certification by an Administrative Officer and a determination by a Contracting Officer that only one source is reasonably available for these specific scientific instrument maintenance and repair services.