FORM
SFA - 11
SPONSORED FUNDS
ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF RESEARCH
State University of New York at Binghamton
SINGLE OR SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
This form is to be completed and attached to all single/sole source purchase requisitions above $10,000.00
Check the appropriate box and attach additional documentation as required
Single Source
1. Equipment is to be integrated with a currently owned system of the same manufacturer and it is
necessary to maintain integrity of overall system for trace ability of the accuracy, stability and
reproducibility of final data. Only manufacturer specified is acceptable.
Manufacturer and model number of existing system:
2. The supplies and/or material are for an ongoing project and to change manufacturers during the
project will have an adverse effect upon the accuracy, stability and reproducibility of the completed
experimental data. Only manufacturer specified is acceptable.
3.
An analysis of various equipment/materials/services of an "equal" or "like" nature has been
conducted and only the specified manufacturer/item/service should be considered for my project
needs. See attached detailed justification outlining specific reasons for the need to process
on a non-competitive basis, with a detailed copy of my original analysis.
4.
Although I am aware that the same item/service is available from multiple sources, which could result
in a lower cost, the bidding requirements mandated by federal regulations and/or the Research
Foundation should be waived and the purchase made with specified vendor only. See attached
detailed justification outlining specific reasons for this method of processing.
Sole Source
1. The supplies/equipment/services are available only from one supplier. Explain the specific project
need for the product or service and the choice of the supplier.
Other
1. Provide information on reverse side or attach additional sheet if more space is required.
Signature Principal Investigator
Date
PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY, 13902-6000. Ph: (607) 777-6752.
Fax: (607) 777-4354. FORM SFA-11
Revised
6/07/04