Standard Imaging Electrometers Brand Name Only Justification_Redacted.pdf

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition under FAR Part 6

In accordance with FAR 6.3, a Contracting Officer may solicit without providing for full and open competition if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only limited sources reasonably available.

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) , Acquisitions Directorate

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

Brand Name Only Justification for Standard Imaging MAX 4000 Plus Electrometers. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a new award.

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including estimated value):

The Uniformed Services University (USU) has a brand name only requirement for four (4) Standard Imaging MAX 4000 Plus Electrometers with BNC Connectors and Calibration. The electrometers interface with the LabVIEW Reactor Dosimetry Program, which calculates, via complex algorithms, the mixed field, neutron/gamma dose delivered to experiments.

4. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(ii).

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

USU is currently using Standard Imaging MAX 4000 Plus Electrometers in its radiation dosimetry program. In order to maintain research continuity and ensure standardization of the radiation dosimetry program, it is imperative that USU procures the same electrometers.

Additionally, in the event that an electrometer fails during an experiment, maintaining this standardization allows for the rapid swapping of electrometers without having to revise and adjust procedures and practices as a result of using a different electrometer, which could lead to the unexpected and unnecessary euthanizing of animals.

6. Description of efforts made that were to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies:

Market research illustrates that although this is a brand name requirement, several vendors have been identified that can meet the needs of the Government. A Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) solicitation will be published as required by FAR Subpart 5.2.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

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