Sole Source Justification-redacted.pdf
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- Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) Lab Equipment Maintenance Service Contract
- Solicitation number
- HCKBG-2025-SR-00440
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This is a Justification for Sole Source Procurement under $250,000 for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to procure lab equipment preventative maintenance services from Meso Scale Discovery. The requirement is for maintenance, repair, and technical support of the QuickPlex SQ system used to measure levels of cytokines, chemokines, and biomarkers in blood and mucosal secretion samples for HIV and STI prophylaxis studies.
The sole source justification states that Meso Scale Discovery (located in Rockville, MD) is the only vendor with qualified and certified field service engineers who can provide the necessary support without risking damage to the instruments or delays in research. The procurement request number is HCKBG-2025-00440 and the requirement is not on GSA Schedule. The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) regarding "only one source reasonably available" as the basis for the sole source action, specifically due to compatibility and continuity requirements. The Program Office certification was signed on November 12, 2024 and the Contracting Officer approved on January 13, 2025.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta GA 30333
JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN MARKET OR GSA)
UNDER $250,000
Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition. Soliciting from a single source must be done in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) or 8.405-6. At a minimum, the following information must be included:
Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity, and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification:
A. Program Office:
OI0/NCHHSTP/DHP/Lab Branch Roybal, 1600 Clifton Road NE Building 18, Room #2-132, MS H18-2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30329
B. Contracting Activity:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources Acquisition Branch #2 2900 Woodcock Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30341
Identification of Requirement:
1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:
a. Sole source acquisition of: Mesa Scale Discovery Lab Equipment Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement
b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): HCKBG-2025-00440
2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):
a. Proposed Vendor:
Mesa Scale Discovery 1601 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 Contact: Melanie Munoz Email: CustomerService@meso-scale.com
b. Estimated Procurement Amount: Redacted
3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? D Yes IZI No
If yes, provide schedule number: Click here to enter text.
C. Justification:
D. Program Office Certification:
I have reviewed this sole source justification and certify the justification is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and adequate to support other than full and open competition.
Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Name/Title: Caryn Kim
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Certification Date: November 12, 2024
E. Contracting Office Certification:
I have fully relied on the information provided herein and hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:
Contracting Officer Name: Stephanie Reid
Digitally signed by Stephanie L.
Stephanie L. Reid -5 Reid-s
Date: 2025.01.13 09:23:21 -05'00' C t t· Off' s· t on rac mg Icer Igna ure:
Rev. 5/14/19
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