Sole Source Justification 503560.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the SAT)

Date: 8/5/2020 Purchase Request Number: 503560

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

The Illumina MiSeq is a long-read, real-time next generation sequencing platform for evaluation of the presence of potential biological components. The purpose of this procurement is to obtain a purchase of a MiSeq Project Package, flow kits, flongle, and data system (collectively referred to as the MiSeq system) in support of other technologies used to either rule out or confirm the presence of biological threats.

The anticipated cost is $114,526.97

2. Sole Source Justification 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:

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.

____X___ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

____X___ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other.

4. Approval:

Contracting Officer Date