11056 SSJ.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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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: 3DExpert Software (RAPID Innovation Center)

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: 11056

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $173,268.94

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

809th Maintenance Support Squadron (809 MXSS) has a requirement to purchase 3DXpert Elite Subscription 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 software will be used to improve design, simulation, and 3D printing capabilities 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 Sole Source 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. Leaving 3D Systems, Inc. as the sole provider of the software required by

809 MXSS.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The Government SME contacted 3D Systems, Inc. to locate other vendors capable of providing the required software. They were told that 3D Systems, Inc. is the exclusive distributer authorized to provide the required software. Additionally, a search of mandatory sources, ESI, NASA SEWP and GSA Advantage showed the required software was not available on any schedules.

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

07-Aug-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera/ GS-13

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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