Updated Solesource Justification-BNC Corp 02-21-20 CO.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

MANDATORY TEMPLATE FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. Estimated Dollar Value: $50,850 ($16,950 x 3)

2. Anticipated Period of Performance: N/A

3. Does the anticipated Period of Performance include option years? If no, explain.

N/A

4. Sources Sought Notice posted to Contract Opportunities and attached to this document?

☐ Yes ☐ No

5. Market Research conducted and attached to this document? If not, explain.

Yes

6. Is this a new requirement or a follow-on to an expiring award? N/A

☐ New requirement ☐ Follow-on to an expiring award

7. Describe the requirement. Please note that the requirement is the minimum acceptable specification or capability, and is not necessarily the best in the industry. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

3 - Scintillation Detector - Scionix Model: V127AS152/5M-HV-Q-X, Large volume NaI(Tl) 127 x 127 x 152 mm detector with built-in Cockcroft Walton type PS1822/5 high voltage power supply and special MOLEX connector to be built to specifications. The estimated cost is $16,950.00 each.

8. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Berkeley Nucleonics Corp 2955 Kerner Blvd San Rafael, California 94901 Toll Free: 800.234.7858 Fax: 415.453.9956 info@berkeleynucleonics.com

9. Describe why the proposed vendor is the only vendor from which the requirement can be obtained. Examples of acceptable justifications include but are not limited to: sole manufacturer and seller, adherence to warranty provisions, urgency, etc. If other vendors can provide similar products or services, describe why they cannot meet our particular requirement.

The lab has developed a new (patented) technology to detect soil C and Cl in the field. The current prototype uses 8 Scintillation detectors. However, three of the Scintillation detectors on the prototype have failed and cannot be repaired. The replacement detectors must be the same as the failed detectors in order to function properly within the specialized instrument developed at our location. No other Scintillation detector would work with the other components of the instrument because of both physical dimensions and electron compatibility within the instrument. The listed vendor is the same company that produced the original Scintillation Detectors that is been replaced in this order. The listed vendor is the only company that can supply this specific detector.

10. Certification:

I hereby certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Representative Date

11. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, the quoted price is determined to be fair and reasonable as documented on the SAP e-File Checklist and Award Summary.

Contracting Officer Date