Sole Source Justification. The BOND Rxm staining module is manufactured and sold by Leica Microsystems. The repair requires personnel who are familiar with the instrument and have had training by Leica. Leica also does not sell their parts to third parties and if a vendor was able to be found, there would be a delay in repairing because the vendor would have to order the part from Leica. The service agreement also includes unlimited technical telephone and web support. To find other vendors who also repair Leica instruments, a Google search was performed. No vendors appeared on the search. The MIB has had Leica as the service vendor since the instrument was initially purchased in 2017. Attached Documents: SF18 Statement of Work FAR Clause 52.213-4 Simplified Acquisitions Terms and Conditions (AUG 2019) is applicable and available in full text upon request REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PAGE OF PAGES
Sole Source Justification. Sole source justification should be thoroughly documented. What is sole source justification? It's the rationale of the decision to use sole source solicitation as a procurement process. The burden of proof to justify sole source procurement falls to the requester who should prepare a document called Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A). (SEE ATTACHMENT) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 6.302, Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition) describes the seven exceptions that can be invoked as sole source justification: • Competition Requirements (FAR Part 6) • Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR Subpart 6.3) • Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition (FAR 6.302): • Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. • Unusual and compelling urgency. • Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. • International agreement. • Authorized or required by statute. • National security. • Public interest. The most frequently invoked justification for adopting a sole source procurement process is the first exception (FAR 6.302-1), i.e. when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services satisfy requirements usually defined in the statement of work (SOW). Under this exception, sole source purchase must meet one of the following criteria: • unicity, i.e. the item is only available from one single supplier (one-of-a- kind, parts maintenance, compatibility, standard compliance); or • immediacy, i.e. delivery date or delays resulting from competitive solicitation are not acceptable; or • emergency, i.e. delays resulting from other methods of solicitation are not bearable; or • legitimacy, i.e. specific contexts (geographic, contractual, political, legal, military, security, etc.) may allow such a non-competition of sources; or • inadequacy, all sources are qualified as inadequate (compatibility, compliance, price, quality, service, support, etc.); or • exigency, i.e. any other specific reason dictating the choice of a given provider. • Sole Source Justification is also known as: source justification, sole source justification, sole source justification letter, sole supplier justification,
Sole Source Justification. Roche requires a Maintenance Service Contract be maintained on the Instruments for continued use as they are the manufacturer of this equipment. Original manufacturer service is required to avoid nullifying the warranty. Any equipment failure would adversely affect NCI/NIH clinical center patients and their optimal care. All vendors contacted declined service due to the patent rights of Roche Diagnostics. This item is proprietary, and no other vendor can provide this service. Attached Documents: SF18 Statement of Work 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. FAR Clause 52.213-4 Simplified Acquisitions Terms and Conditions (JAN 2014) is applicable and available in full text upon request REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
Sole Source Justification. Roche requires a Maintenance Service Contract be maintained on the Instruments for continued use as they are the manufacture of this equipment. This item is proprietary and no other vendor can provide this service. Attached Documents: SF18 Statement of Work FAR Clause 52.213-4 Simplified Acquisitions Terms and Conditions (JAN 2014) is applicable and available in full text upon request U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PAGE OF PAGES
Sole Source Justification. The lab conducted an exhaustive online search seeking alternative companies that might have the expertise to ascertain the issues experiencing with the instrument. The lab was unable to find any company that provided service to the Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer. This included reaching out to the scientific community at NIH (via listserv of NIH Laboratory Managers). No alternatives to Agilent Technologies were known. Any other vendors rendering services will void all warranties. Attached Documents: SF18 Statement of Work FAR Clause 52.213-4 Simplified Acquisitions Terms and Conditions (JAN 2014) is applicable and available in full text upon request REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
Sole Source Justification. Sole Source Justifications are reviewed by Purchasing to ensure the vendor requested by the Department is the only reasonable source from which to procure the product or services required. Examples of when sole sourcing is used includes situations involving unique product or product/service features, replacement parts or continuity of existing equipment or service. Should there be other vendors available to provide the product or service, Purchasing will have the department quote or bid. Tax Exempt Relief from taxes due to the tax/corporate status of an organization. Term The effective and expiration dates of an agreement. May be an automatic renewal agreement with a window for making changes (e.g. written notice 60 days prior to expiration). Terms and Conditions Also known as Terms of Service. Rules that must be followed in order to use the products and/or services in question. Time and Materials Term primarily used for construction related contracts, in which the contractor is paid based on an agreed upon hourly rate and actual cost of materials/equipment. Vendor or Supplier A company or individual who provides goods and/or services to the University. Vendor Contract WMU-issued blanket purchase order. This document is used in lieu of a purchase order when there is any level of variability in the purchase and/or receipt of the goods and/or services. These circumstances normally are numerous purchases of the same item or a combination of items on a repetitive basis during an annual period. Vendor contracts are also issued for construction and renovation projects where there is a project cost, projected timeline and multiple payments, or on a Time and Material basis where there are known service rates but unknown final costs, with a defined contract term.
Sole Source Justification. Xxxx Xxxx has 34 years of professional experience in the field of fisheries science (see appended resume) and was previously involved with the Eastern Xxxxx Xxxxx Joint Venture (EBTJV) having served on the partnership’s Steering Committee, its Science and Data Sub- Committee and he led the original range-wide Xxxxx Xxxxx status assessment in the eastern portion of the U.S. Xxxx is particularly well suited to perform the scope of work described in this agreement as he has provided valuable advice and support to the EBTJV and its partners for map making; methods documentation; and, development of databases (e.g. occupancy, GIS layers, catchment and patch databases). Xxxx has established effective working relationships with many landscape-scale conservation organizations operating within the EBTJV’s geographic scope. This is demonstrated by the national award he received from the National Fish Habitat Partnership in recognition of the scientific support he provided towards implementing the National Fish Habitat Action Plan; the work he’s done for the Appalachian Land Conservation Cooperative in assisting with the development of a riparian restoration decision support tool; administrating the US Geological Survey’s Fisheries Research Program that included the development of a Xxxxx Xxxxx research plan; and, developing a climate change model for xxxxx xxxxx and catchment assessment methods/patch metrics being used by the Chesapeake Bay Program. Xxxx was instrumental in leading the development of the EBTJV’s initial status assessment of Xxxxx Xxxxx (2005) as well as the partnership’s most recent assessment at a finer scale. As a result of his efforts, Xxxx has hands on experience working with all the EBTJV state agencies responsible for managing the Xxxxx Xxxxx resources within their respective jurisdictions. Xxxx participated as a member of the original work groups that established the EBTJV’s initial set of conservation priorities, as well as range-wide and regional metrics for success. Additionally, he has developed models and publications aimed at identifying priority focus areas for Xxxxx Xxxxx restoration and enhancement activities. While serving as the project lead for a project to restore Xxxxx Xxxxx habitat in Xxxxx Creek (VA), Xxxx successfully established quantifiable metrics for measuring the success of this project. Moreover, he’s led the development of metrics for monitoring the outcomes of restoration projects at the national level for both the De...
Sole Source Justification. A.03.22 Solicitation Review(s) A A.03.23 Technical Expert Status (TESA) Documentation A.03.24 Topic Review Board A.04. Determinations / Determinations and Findings (D and F) A.04.24 Xxxxx Xxxxx Wage Determination A.04.29 Determination of Contractor Personnel Experience
Sole Source Justification. BD Biosciences is the only contractor authorized and capable of providing service and parts to its proprietary systems. It was reached out to fellow scientists at the NIH for their recommendations, researched online at GSA Advantage, and XXXx.xxx to identify possible 3rd party vendors. It was determined that BD Biosciences is the sole manufacturer of this equipment and the most qualified vendor to perform factory authorized maintenance and repair of the instrument. Attached Documents: SF18 Statement of Work FAR Clause 52.213-4 Simplified Acquisitions Terms and Conditions (AUG 2019) is applicable and available in full text upon request REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PAGE OF PAGES
Sole Source Justification. Roche Diagnostics Corporation is the sole manufacturer of the Benchmark XT, and Roche Diagnostics Corporation requires their personnel to maintain their instruments for continued use as they are the manufacturer of this equipment. Original manufacturer service is required to avoid nullifying the warranty. Any equipment failure would adversely affect NCI/NIH clinical center patients and their optimal care. Attached Documents: SF18 Statement of Work 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. FAR Clause 52.213-4 Simplified Acquisitions Terms and Conditions (JAN 2014) is applicable and available in full text upon request.
