SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_UNDER_ 150K_-_texture_analyzer.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

The footprint of this texture analyzer is optimally suited for the available lab space. The equipment is compatible with existing, essential, and expensive accessories, and is familiar to our department personnel.

Familiarity with machine and software - The software package from TA.XT plus has been used since 1998. FQL has an expert trained on the exponent software program and all end users are familiar with the program. Any other texture analyzer would require new software which would have to be purchased and would take considerable paid hours for skilled personnel to learn.