**JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION**

**CONTRACTING ACTIVITY**: USDA, ARS, NORTH ATLANTIC AREA

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2.  **NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION**:

> Issue a PCMS credit card purchase to GE Healthcare/ Amersham
> Biosciences Corp. in the amount of \$2784.60. The purchase order
> includes the purchase of a new Ettan IPGphor II IEF Electrophoresis
> Unit and accessories (Catalog \# 80649838).

**\*** 3. **DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES**:

The Management of Abiotic Stress in Fruit Crops CRIS (Project Number
1931-21220-014-00D) has made a commitment towards analyzing changes in
fruit trees, at the proteomic level, as a result of abiotic stresses
such as low temperature. This accessory is a component of existing
equipment (IPGphor Electrophoresis Unit). The accessory extends the
capability of the IPGphor unit, allowing larger quantities of protein
samples to be loaded and makes loading of the samples easier and more
efficient. The accessory is specifically designed by the manufacturer
for the IPGphor unit, also made by the manufacturer. No other
manufacturer produces a similar accessory that is compatible with the
IPGphor unit.

4\. **STATUTORY AUTHORITY**: FAR 6.230-1, Only one responsible source
and not other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. 41
U.S.C. 253(c)(1).

5\. **SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE:**

All Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) procured through this
Contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR
1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. (36 CFR
1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, and is viewable at
[http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm#PART1194]{.underline}.

The following standards have been determined to be applicable to this
contract:

[X]{.underline} 1194.21 Software applications and operating systems.

\_\_\_\_ 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet information and
applications.

\_\_\_\_\_ 1194.23 Telecommunications products.

\_\_\_\_\_ 1194.24 Video and multimedia products.

[X]{.underline} 1194.25 Self contained, closed products.

\_\_\_\_ 1194.26 Desktop and portable computers.

**JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION**

This standard does not require the installation of specific
accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive
technology devise, but merely requires that the EIT be compatible with
such software and devices so that it can be made accessible if so
required by the agency in the future.

Compliance Details Clause

The Contractor must note in the schedule whether each product or service
is compliant or noncompliant with the accessibility standards at 36 CFR
1194. For each item that is identified as compliant the Contractor shall
provide evidence or verification of compliance. The proposal must
indicate where full details of compliance can be found (e.g schedule
attachment, vendor's website or other readily available location
(specify).

\_\_\_ This clause does not apply to the requirement.

**\***6. **DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS**:
Amersham Biosciences

is the proprietary source for accessories to the ETTAN IPGHOR II IEF
Unit already purchased . Only the manufacturer can provide accessories
to meet the compatibility issue and compatibility issue for the reagents
used with this equipment..

\*7. **FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FEDBIZOPS) ANNOUNCEMENT/**

**POTENTIAL SOURCES:**

Not required for this procurement value. GSA Item.

8\. **DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST**: Cost is determined to
be fair and reasonable due to the fact that prices were obtained from
the Company's catalog and includes the GSA Discount and the price of
commercial items sold in quantities to the public.

**\***9. **MARKET SURVEY**: Not required due the compatibility issues
with the existing equipment.

10\. **ADDITIONAL SUPPORT**: N/A

**\***11. **OTHER INTERESTED SOURCES**: N/A

12\. **ACTIONS TAKEN TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION**: Future
competition is not planned because this JOFOC covers all known
requirements and there is no indication that this system will be
purchased in the near future. However, should an additional system be
required, we will solicit the market place to determine if the sole
source is still applicable prior to purchasing a new item.

**JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION**

**\*CERTIFICATIONS**:

**\*REQUIREMENTS/PROGRAM OFFICE**:

I certify the facts and representations under my cognizance included in
this justification form are complete and accurate basis for the
justification.

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**CONTRACTING OFFICER**:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best
of my knowledge and belief.

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**REVIEW/APPROVALS**:

If approval is required at a higher level than that of the REE
Competition Advocate, the Competition Advocate must still review the
document, and a signature block should be included to indicate this.

**\*** To be completed by the Program Office/Requisitioner

ISSUE DATE: 10/18/01