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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office

(AGO), Western Acquisition Division, Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) and Office of Fisheries Information Services (OFIS).

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). This request is for renewing ELAB software licenses from SciSure. This software allows AFSC staff to track biological samples collected in the field throughout its lifecycle to support data collection efforts as required by the Magnuson Stevens Act (MSA).

Requested Delivery Date / Period of Performance:

Base Year: 07/28/2026 - 07/27/2027 Four Annual Options

Estimated total contract value is

Product Details: The below items are requested from SciSure:

• BIT-A001-eLAB Licenses 50-Seat eLabJournal License (Full Package)

• BIT-A005-On-Premises SaaS Software as a Service, Software Maintenance

• BIT-A016-Bronze Support

• BIT-A031-Office Online (Flat Fee Dedicated Installation)

• BIT-A007-Quantity & Ordering Add-on for free

• BIT-A024-Enterprise Features & Administration Module

• BIT-A008-Advanced Barcode Workflow Integration

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

SciSure, Ethan Saltzman, 3 Center Plaza, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02108. Phone: 818-317-8720.

Email: e.saltzman@scisure.com

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

Exclusive Licensing Agreement/Restrictive Rights/Authorized Reseller - The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

Compatibility to existing systems or equipment

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.

Other - Only one source is capable SciSure does not authorize their software for resale or distribution through resellers.

Previous procurement actions for this software product have been sole source accordingly.

SciSure is the only the vendor that can meet the needs of the Government.

5. Market Research.

Market research was conducted and included internet search, interviews with various product and solution providers, and multiple vendor demonstrations. While various vendors were able to meet some aspects of AFSC needs, no other vendor was able to combine both the inventory, electronic lab journal, and customizability of the platform in the same manner as eLab. In addition, our research indicated that most other products offered cost models and scalability that were not in line with AFSC research workflows, such as offering self-hosted options to address Federal IT Security requirements.

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

Robert Foy Date Director, AFSC

3/23/26

MELARY.CHRISTOPHE

R.JINCHUL.1160213090

Digitally signed by

MELARY.CHRISTOPHER.JINCH

UL.1160213090

Date: 2026.03.23 15:54:54 -07'00'

7. Determination (Required)

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

3/24/26

LANG.CHRISTIE.A

NNE.1156642300

Digitally signed by

LANG.CHRISTIE.ANNE.11566423

Date: 2026.03.24 09:47:19 -07'00'