Sole_Source_Justification_for_DART_UNCLASSIFIED_U_.doc

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the JMS-T100LP-DART-4G/AccuTOF Dart 4G Mass Spectrometer listed on DJF-22-0731-0020 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: JEOL Company Address: 11 Dearborn Road Peabody, MA 01960 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: JEOL Contact: Robert DiPasquale, Division Manager, Analytical Inst., 617-470-3646

3. The JMS-T100LP-DART-4G/AccuTOF Dart 4G Mass Spectrometer is estimated to cost $208,248.00 and is required to be delivered by 12/31/2022.

The Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) mass spectrometer source has been a technological breakthrough in the field of analytical chemistry. Coupled with the AccuTOF Time of Flight (TOF) mass spectrometer, it provides instant accurate mass data for analytical identification without the need for sample preparation. To perform an analysis, a sample is simply placed between the source and the mass spectrometer, at room temperature and pressure.

AccuTOF-DART technology is used by the Chemistry Unit for a wide variety of casework requiring chemical analysis, including product tampering, poisoning, toxicology, drugs, pepper spray, and bank dye. The last AccuTOF-DART system was purchased in 2012, and is now in need of replacement. The majority of the internal components from both the AccuTOF and the DART source are now obsolete.

4. Specific characteristics of the The JMS-T100LP-DART-4G/AccuTOF Dart 4G Mass Spectrometer limit the availability to JEOL. The technical requirements are as follows:

JEOL IonSense Direct Analysis Real Time (DART) Ion Source Proprietary open ion source

OpenSpot cardholder

ACT-ID-CUBE

SVP controller

Linear rail and controller

Only JEOL is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work for the following reasons:

a) JEOL/IonSense designed and developed DART technology, and are the sole patent holders; as such, are the only provider of this type of instrument.

b) Only JEOL/IonSense and their service engineers have complete and direct access to all manufacturer’s technical specifications, instrument service manuals, schematics, and copyrighted and proprietary software.

c) FBI Laboratory chemists have developed and validated techniques on the AccuTOF –DART for many types of chemical analyses over the past seven years; this unique technology has become a vital tool for forensic casework.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

· The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is a 2012 model of the AccuTOF-DART instrument the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by replacing the 2012 model. This is because the majority of the internal components are now obsolete and cannot be replaced.

· A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

· These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

· Other information to support a sole-source buy:

This need requires the one-time purchase of a highly specialized internal instrument component for replacement in order to return the system to working order. At the end of the instrument life cycle in several years, all manufacturers providing the same, and improved, instrument capabilities will be evaluated as potential sources for purchase of a replacement instrument.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1),the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Melissa Castillo-Cowley

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