The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA), Acquisitions and Personal Property/Fleet Office in Peoria, Illinois on behalf of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research’s (NCAUR) Plant Polymer Research (PPR) in Peoria, Illinois received approval to make a sole source award in accordance with FAR 13.106-1. This document sets forth the justification for a sole source award which is permitted under FAR