Sole Source to Trustees of Boston University Stable Isotope Laboratory for Double Labeled Water Isotope and Analysis

DOUBLY LABELED WATER ISOTOPE AND DATAIdentification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Division Code 024).Nature and/or description of the action being approved.This action will award a purchase order, on a sole source basis, to Boston University Stable Isotope Laboratory, Department of Biology, 5 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA 02215 for the acquisition of doubly labeled water (2H2O – 18O) isotope and associated analyses to provide data on isotopic disappearance rates.A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).The contract effort is to acquire the

following:Item                                                                                                                              QuantityBase       – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsBase       – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsBase       – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsOption 1 – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsOption 1 – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsOption 1 – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsOption 1 – DLW Isotope                                                                                            2000 gramsOption 2 – Urine Sample Distillations                                                                      300 samplesOption 2 – Sample Isotopic Analysis                                                                         300 samplesThe Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.  All equipment will be delivered as scheduled after award of the order.Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.Current and future research at the Navy Experimental Diving Unit involves isotopic analysis of carbon dioxide expenditure for measurement of total energy expenditure in divers during military diving operations. Military divers often experience reductions in performance following diving operations, which may be due to in part to energy deficits incurred during the operation. Research is necessary to optimize performance and nutrition in an effort to improve mission safety and completion. To support this research, NEDU seeks to work with a laboratory that can both provide the appropriate isotope and conduct analysis on isotopic disappearance rates in research subject urine samples. These data will assist in determining total daily energy expenditure as well as energy deficits caused by diving.  This laboratory is the only laboratory that can provide the isotope necessary for these analyses as well as conduct urine sample distillation and analysis for stable oxygen 18 and deuterium. These products are not found in the government supply system and are the only commercially available products found to meet the departmental needs. In summary, the isotope and analysis provided by BU will be an added capability to the Biomedical Research Department at NEDU and will be critical in meeting the objectives of currently funded research.A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.Any other facts supporting the justification.NoneA statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made. As stated in paragraph 4 above, the Boston University Stable Isotope Laboratory is the only company that can meet this requirement.Section F - Deliveries or performanceF.O.B. 52.247-34 DestinationSection G252.232-7006Section I – Contract Clauses52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017)52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015)52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial ItemsPreselected:52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statement (Jan 2017)52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) Required:52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management JUL 201352.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.243-1 Changes Fixed-Price252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016)252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support (May 2016)252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of PPIRS (JUN 2015)252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (Jun 2013)252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014)OPTIONS52.217-5 Evaluation of Options52.217-8 Option to Extend Services52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the ContractSection K – Representations52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation (Jan 2017)52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction (Feb 2016)Section L - Instructions Conditions and Notices to Bidders52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 201352.211-14