Sartorius SpeedCal 12-Channel Pipette Calibration System

Section 1: Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity USDA, APHIS, NVSL Calibration 1920 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010 The Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved Purchase a replacement a Sartorius SpeedCal 12-Channel Pipette Calibration System for USDA, APHIS, VS, NVSL, Calibration to replace an unserviceable unit. Description of the Supplies or Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs (Including the Estimated Value) Sartorius SpeedCal 12-channel pipette calibration system Bench Top Footprint: Maximum dimensions of 36”L x 40”W x 48”H Operating Voltage 120 VAC/60 Hz Nominal Pipette Volumes: 10 μl – 1.2 ml Linearity: <0.03 mg Repeatability: < 0.02 mg Resolution: 0.01 mg Maximum permissible error (k=1): < 0.02 mg (in the range of 0 –1.2 g | 0 –1,200 μl) Sensitivity to temperature drift: < ± 1 + 10-6 K between +10°C and +30°C Compliant with ISO 8655-6:2002 Specifications $117,410 Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) / FAR 6.302-1 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, titled “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The NCAH Calibration laboratory has 5 specially designed pipette calibration stations. Each station features a Sartorius SpeedCal, a 12-channel multi-channel pipette calibration system. Only this make and model is the only off-the-self device that will integrate, deliver consistency and uniformity with our established currant pipette calibration stations. Description of Efforts Made to Ensure Offers Are Solicitated from as Many Potential Sources as is Practicable The NCAH Caibration Supervisor conducted an in-depth internet market research for other multi-channel puipette calibrators. No other manufactureer offers multi-channel systems. Determination by Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Costs to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable $117,400 is a fair and reasonable price for this complex, precision intrumenmt Description of the Market Research Conducted Among Schedule Holders and the Results or a Statement of the Reason Market Research Was Not Conducted The NCAH Calibration Supervisor conducted an in-depth internet market research for other multi-channel puipette calibrators. No other manufactureer offers multi-channel systems. Facts Supporting the Justification The Sartorius SpeedCal, is the only off-the-self device availbe comercally today that will integrate with our established pipette calibration stations. Listing of the Sources That Expressed a Written Interest in the Acquisition None Statement of Actions the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any Barriers to Competition if Subsequent Acquisitions are Anticipated No actions available at this time. Section 2: Certifications and Approvals Program or Technical Personnel Supporting data which form the basis for and included in this justification are certified accurate and complete. Todd Edeker //Signed// NCAH Calibration Supervisor [email protected] 515-337/7813