A02.09 BNJ FAR Part 13.5__REDACTED.pdf

This document is a Brand Name/Limited Source Justification and Approval form for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Research and Development Center. The requirement is for a Controllable Vacuum Pump for a Microfluidic Device (CoVPM), specifically compatible with a Nikon IX-81 Fluorescent Microscope. The procurement is a new requirement with firm-fixed pricing, funded by RDT&E funds (021*2040).

Market research conducted in August 2025 identified potential vendors and confirmed that the equipment meets government needs. The Contracting Team researched multiple sources including GSA schedules and found that multiple companies offer pressure-controllable systems compatible with standard lab requirements. The procurement will be posted on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) and SAM.GOV to obtain competition. The NAICS code is 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The Procuring Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on price analysis techniques.