SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

This is NOT a request for quote- USDA-ARS, Pullman, WA intends to award a sole source purchase order to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the service and maintenance of a Discovery XT. Roche is the manufacturer and only authorized dealer for repairs and maintenance for the Discovery XT. This is a follow on contract for a service agreement with a base year plus 4 option years. Our justification to award is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] NO LATER THAN 12 September 2016 @ 4:00PM PST . All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.