OTOF Single Source Justification FAR 13.501 signed

Appendix B SAP Single Source Justification
FAR 13.501

SAP Single Source Justification

SECTION I: Introduction

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Capabilities and Analysis (RCA), Chemistry & Explosives Branch (CEB) and Contracting and Procurement propose to solicit and issue a purchase order based on soliciting only one source. (FAR 13.106-1 (b)(2))
The procurement request number is PR267573B029, and the Contracting and Procurement’s tracking number is JA- ‘2026’-01-1369.
This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

SECTION II: Description of Action Being Approved
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), through the Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (RCA) division and Chemistry & Explosives Branch (CEB), has a requirement to procure a preventative maintenance service agreement for the Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) 7250 Quadrupole Time of Flight (QTOF) System used in the Chemistry Lab. The agreement will cover one (1) base year of service, with the option to extend for up to four (4) additional years. This maintenance service is essential to ensure the equipment is properly calibrated and operating at optimal standards to ensure the research and analysis is accurate, as this data affects how CETA is prepared, configured, and packaged.
(a) Contractor Name: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
2850 Centerville Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(b) Type of action: Firm Fixed-Price Contract with option periods (c) Amount: $41,445.24
(d) Type of Funding: RCA-AE, CEB_Agilent GCMS QTOF Annual Maintenance (e) Year of funding: FY 2026
(f) Period of Performance: FY 2026, FY 2027, FY 2028, FY 2029, FY 2030 (g) Agilent Technologies, Inc. is the sole authorized provider of preventative maintenance and calibration services for their Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) 7250 Quadrupole Time of Flight (QTOF) System, which contains Agilent proprietary software and parts that only they can provide and Agilent certified engineers who provide this service. As the original equipment manufacturer, Agilent holds exclusive rights to their service documentation, diagnostic tools, and parts. Maintenance by unauthorized third parties may not meet standards or preserve warranty compliance and instrument accuracy.

SECTION III: Description of Supplies or Services
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), through its Chemistry & Explosives Branch (CEB), requires