15341-BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal procurement action. The contracting activity is OLH/PZIMB, and the project involves purchasing a FANUC (C400iC-ADV-F002) Electronic Discharge Machine (EDM) for the 809 Science and Engineering Laboratory under FY26 Emerging Technology Funds (Purchase Request/Local ID Number 15341).

The 809 Science and Engineering Laboratory requires a wire EDM capable of producing parts from materials including Titanium, Aluminum, SST, and other alloy steels, with wire ranging from .002" to .012" and the ability to cut .0025" plus or minus .0002" slots. The machine must accommodate a working envelope of at least 400mm x 300mm with a floor space requirement no larger than 99"x109"x77.5". The justification establishes that only FANUC meets all essential technical, workspace, and budgetary requirements. The government Subject Matter Expert evaluated three manufacturers (Makino, GF+, and Fanuc), with research disqualifying Makino due to wire limitations and GF+ due to insufficient work envelope and prohibitive cost. FANUC was identified as the sole viable option, being the only manufacturer to provide successful performance demonstration on specified materials to required standards. Section D identifies four distributors: Methods Machine Tools, Inc. (Small Business, MA); Meredith Machinery, LLC (Small Business, KY); Maruka U.S.A. Inc. (Small Business, MO); and FANUC America Corporation (Large Business, MI). The contracting officer, Hideo Mera (NH-03), made the determination on January 15, 2026, that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).