SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_DNA2_0.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

1. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value:

2. List the proposed vendor/contractor (name, contact, and phone number) and describe the unique knowledge or capabilities of the proposed vendor/contractor: (e.g. your explanation should provide the rationale for using the recommended product to be purchased from a specific vendor/contractor. The justification must clearly explain what is unique about the technical features of the product and/or if the identical product is required to maintain continuity of research data).

3. FAR Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the data provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed/Printed Name and Signature of Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement/contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, to the best of my knowledge the quoted price is fair and reasonable (see market research supporting documentation in the order file).

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Business Service Center (Team Lead/Chief) Date

Text1: The USDA, ARS, Plant Sciences Institute in Beltsville, Maryland has a requirement for sequencing with an estimated dollar value of $10,800.00

The DNA2.0 will custom modify their proprietary vector constructs (used for genome editing) to our specifications to be used for invasive insect pest laboratory research. The modified vectors will be $3,000 apiece, and dual gRNA constructs to be used with these vectors will be $2,400 apiece.

Text2: DNA2.0 1140 O'Brien Drive, Suite A, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: 1 877 DNA TOGO

FAX: 1 650 853 8351

sales@DNA20.com

The DNA2.0 company is the only vendor that will perform custom modification (using Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory-provided nucleic acid sequences) of their proprietary genome editing vector constructs to meet our Laboratory's specific research needs.