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<br />, <br /> <br />->> <br /> <br />\, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Conditions for use of Sole Source Procurement <br /> <br />Sole source procurement is not permissible unless a requirement is available from only a single <br /> <br />supplier. A requirement for a particular proprietary item does not justify a sole source <br /> <br />procurement if there is more than one potential bidder or offeror for that item. The following <br /> <br />are examples of circumstances which could necessitate sole source procurement: <br /> <br />(a) where the compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts is the <br />paramount consideration; <br /> <br />(b) where a sole supplier's item is needed for trial use or testing; <br /> <br />(c) where sole supplier's item is to be procured for resale; or <br /> <br />(d) where public utility services are to be procured. <br /> <br />The Procurement Manager shall make a written determination that a procurement is sole source, <br />setting forth the reasons. In cases of reasonable doubt, competition should be solicited. Any <br />request by a using agency that a procurement be restricted to one potential contractor shall be <br />accompanied by an explanation as to why no other will be suitable or acceptable to meet the <br />need. <br /> <br />PLEASE NOTE: INSUFFICIENT TIME FOR CONDUCTING A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT <br />IS NOT A LAWFUL REASON FOR SELECTING THE SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OPTION. <br /> <br />.. .,'/ <br /> <br />COOT Procurement Manual. Sept. '95 <br /> <br />44 <br /> <br />0234 <br />