SSJ56698signed.docx

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:

Polio & Picornavirus Laboratory Branch, NCIRD/DVD Roybal Campus Bld 17, Rm 6049, MS H17-6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30329

B. Contracting Activity:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources Acquisition Branch Click here to enter text.

C. Identification of Requirement:

1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:

a. Sole source acquisition of: Purchase of Hudson SOLO Automated Pipettor and LabLinx System

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available): 00HCVGEC-2021-56698

2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):

a. Proposed Vendor: Hudson Robotics, Inc.; 10 Stern Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081

b. Estimated Procurement Amount:

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? ☐ Yes ☒ No

If yes, provide schedule number: Click here to enter text.

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is:

☒ In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand- name.”

☐ Urgency ☐ Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data ☒ Brand name required ☐ Industrial mobilization ☐ Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity, compatibility, etc.)

☐ In accordance with FAR 8.405-6 “Limiting Sources” which states that, “the only circumstances that may justify the action are – (A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; (B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or (C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-up to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.”

☐ Urgency ☐ Only One Source ☐ Logical Follow Up ☐ Brand name required

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

a. What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do? The required instrument that we were seeking has to meet the following specific criteria: - Fit in a standard-size biosafety cabinet.

Have 12-channel serial diluting capability.

Have automatic plate handling to allow for “walk away” dilution of at least 30 plates.

Use disposable tips.

The Hudson Robotics, Inc. SOLO Automated Pipettor and LabLinx System is the only instrument that meets all of these criteria. In addition, in order to be compatible with existing SOLO units in the same workflow and our custom-built robotic programming, and to ensure all our resulting data continue to align with validated protocols, an additional Hudson SOLO unit is the singular choice to support our needs. Hudson Robotics, Inc. is a dedicated robotics company which designs custom automation systems to meet the client’s specific need. We found no other option or source that could meet all of our requirements

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b. What other products/services were considered and why did they not meet the need? 1. WellPro 3000. This instrument does not have the capability to add plate stackers for automatic plate handling. Existing machines currently in use have been problematic.

2. Agilent Technologies Bravo Liquid Handler. This instrument was new technology and around 50, 000 more expensive than other similar instruments with automatic plate diluting capability. Could not be configured to fit in a standard biosafety cabinet. 3. BioTek Precision. This instrument in the required 12-channel configuration was not compatible with the automatic plate handler. It was also too large to fit in a standard biosafety cabinet.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

We conducted catalog and internet searches and consulted product salespersons and technical engineers. We also had product demonstrations for those instruments that met our criteria.

E. 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: Marcia L. McMaryion/PPLB/Public Health Analyst

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature:

Certification Date: April 30, 2023

F. 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: Click here to enter text.

Contracting Officer Signature:

Certification Date: Click here to enter a date.

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