W56KGY25R0002 LSJ to redact -updated 15SEPT2025_Redacted(1).pdf

This Justification Review Document is for a limited source procurement by the U.S. Army for two Agilent 4150 TapeStation Systems, requested by the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives (CBRNE) unit through the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The procurement is a one-time purchase through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule, valued under the maximum total purchase value, with funding from Fiscal Year 25 Operation and Maintenance, Army (OMA) appropriations.

The Agilent 4150 TapeStation System is being acquired to perform automated nucleic acid quality control in Army laboratory environments, supporting mission-critical research, regulatory compliance, and scientific readiness. Market research confirmed this is the only system capable of meeting the Army's requirements for automated, high-throughput, and reproducible nucleic acid integrity assessment. The procurement will be set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516, with approximately 60 GSA Schedule holders eligible to compete. The document emphasizes that alternative instruments lack critical capabilities such as automated scoring, compliance features, and compatibility with existing laboratory workflows, making the Agilent system the sole viable solution for the Army's specific needs.