Attachment 2: Sole Source Justification CO Signed

Justification and Approval
For Other than Full and Open Competition

Plan ID Number: 2027-LGD-0037

Justification & Approval
For Other than Full and Open Competition
As a legislative branch agency, the Library is subject to the competition and advertising requirements of 41 U.S.C. § 6101. Like the Competition in Contracting Act and the FAR, 41 U.S.C. § 6101 does not require competition when a contracting officer certifies that only one source or brand-name item is available, when dictated by public exigency, or when otherwise authorized by law. This document sets forth the justification and approval for award of a contract or order by means providing for other than full and open competition per 41 U.S.C. § 6101, LCR 7-210, and, as applicable, FAR 6.302, FAR 13.106-1, FAR 8.405, and FAR 16.505. Contracting without competition shall not be justified on the basis of a lack of advance planning or concerns related to availability of funds. This form shall be used to support instances where competition will be limited to a single source, a limited number of sources, including where a brand name product is required.

Part 1 – Identification
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Contracting Agency and Activity: Library of Congress, LCSG, DPS, PRES, PRTD Nature of Action Being Approved
Contract (or modification)
LoC or Leg Branch Order (or modification)
GSA Schedule or GWAC: Identify Schedule/Contract
Other: Identify

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Plan ID Number: 2027-LGD-0037
Contractor (or Brand Name): SciAps
Estimated Value (Base and all options):
Period of Performance: 1/15/27-1/14/28

Description of Supplies or Services Required to Meet Library Needs

Describe the supplies or services that are required to meet the Library’s minimum needs and the delivery schedule required to meet those needs. Do not focus on a description of the program.
The Library requires the following supplies or services: The Library of Congress (Library) Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) requires a research-grade fiber optic reflectance spectrophotometer (FORS) for use in ongoing long term scientific studies as well as application to studies of the Library of Congress’ collections. This purchase will replace an existing unit that is reaching the end of its support lifecycle and expand the utility of the technique for non-destructive analytical research with collection objects and research programs, materials characterization, and the assessment of environmental degradation parameters of a broad range of Library collection materials by tracking change over time and the impact of environment. This acquisition shall