10691 SSJ signed.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: AFMC OL:H/PZIMB

Project/Program Name: 3D Systems, Inc. Accessories and Materials for RAPID Innovation Center

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: 10691

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $217,473.30

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

809th Maintenance Support Squadron (809 MXSS) has a requirement to purchase accessories and materials for their sSLS sPro60, ProX 950 and Titan Atlas Extrusion 3D Printers in the Reverse Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Prototyping, Innovation and Design (RAPID Innovation Center). The required accessories and materials will be used to improve quality, safety, and output to the 3D Systems, Inc. 3D Printers.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the sSLS sPro60, ProX 950 and Titan Atlas Extrusion 3D printers is 3D Systems, Inc. In a letter dated 10 March 2023, 3D Systems, Inc. stated, 3D Systems is the single source for sales, service, software, material, and parts for the required printers. This includes all accessories and material for the 3D Systems, Inc. 3D Printers. Leaving 3D Systems, Inc. as the sole provider of the accessories and material required by 809 MXSS.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The Government SME contacted 3D Systems, Inc. in an effort to locate other vendors capable of providing the required accessories and materials. They were told that 3D Systems, Inc. is the exclusive distributer authorized to provide the required accessories and materials. Additionally, a search of GSA Advantage showed some of the required accessories required were available through one vendor, 3D Systems, Inc.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The Government intends to evaluate any opportunities to remove barriers on future requirements. The Government will continue to perform market research to see if any new opportunities allow for competition. Currently, the only option for the sSLS sPro60, ProX 950 and Titan Atlas Extrusion 3D Printers accessories and materials is to use 3D Systems, Inc. The government will need to reengage with 3D Systems, Inc. for future requirements, to determine if new vendors have been granted access to their distribution rights.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

04-Apr-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Costadena Bournakis, GS-12, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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