SoleSourceProcurement3D_printer_Objet260__2.pdf

Rev. 1/6/14

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN

MARKET OR GSA) UNDER $150,000

Sole source acquisitions may be used on a limited basis and only when the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Program Official has provided sufficient justification and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances warrant such action. The content for a justification must contain detailed facts and rationale to justify the sole source acquisition. Soliciting from a single source must be done in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) or 8.405-6. At a minimum, the following information must be included:

Identification of Program Office, Contracting Activity, and Proposed Requirement, Justification and Program Office Certification:

A. Program Office:

US DHHS/PHS/CDC/NIOSH

Office of Mine Safety and Health Research Electrical and Mechanical Systems Safety Branch 626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Bldg-152 Pittsburgh, PA 15236

B. Contracting Activity:

US DHHS/PHS/CDC/OCOO

Acquisition Branch IV 626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Bldg-140 Pittsburgh, PA 15236

C. Identification of Requirement:

1. Nature of Action to be Approved by Contracting Officer:

a. Sole source acquisition of: Purchasing of Stratasys Objet260 Connex 1 3D Printer includes Startup Kit, water Jet, Installation and Training & Material Cabinet.

b. Procurement Request (PR) Number (if available):

2. Proposed Vendor and Estimated Procurement Amount (if available):

a. Proposed Vendor: Stratasys Inc. 7665 Commerce Way Eden Prairie, MN 55344

b. Estimated Procurement Amount: $123732

3. Is the requirement on GSA Schedule? ☐ Yes ☒ No

If yes, provide schedule number:

D. Justification:

1. The justification for this non-competitive action is:

☒ In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand- name.”

☐ Urgency ☐ Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data ☒ Brand name required ☐ Industrial mobilization ☒ Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity, unique or highly specialized capabilities or product features, etc.)

☐ In accordance with FAR 8.405-6 “Limiting Sources” which states that, “the only circumstances that may justify the action are – (A) An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; (B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or (C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-up to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.”

☐ Urgency ☐ Only One Source ☐ Logical Follow Up

2. Other facts supporting sole source procurement:

a. What can this product/service do that other products/services cannot do?

The Stratasys Objet 260 3D printer is capable of building high quality precision models (accuracy > 200 micro-meters) in rigid opaque, rubber, transparent, simulated polypropylene, biocompatible and high temperature materials. There is no other device on the market capable using this variety of materials in a single build.

The brand name (Stratasys) is required in this purchase to be compatible with existing equipment, supplies, maintenance issues and annual service contracts.

b. What other products/services were considered and why did they not meet the need?

Other 3D printers were considered but were not capable of using the variety of materials in a single build or with the precision of this model.

3. Program Office efforts to seek potential offerors:

Other 3D printer vendors were contacted and specifications compared. No other vendor had devices that met specifications. Since the other 3Dprinters do not meet our needs and specifications, we did not seek quotations for their products.

E. Program Office Certification:

I have reviewed this sole source justification and certify the justification is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Name/Title: Joseph Ducarme

Center/Institute/Office COR/Program Official Signature: /s/Joseph Ducarme

Certification Date: August 20, 2015

F. Contracting Office Certification:

I have fully relied on the information provided herein and hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer Name: Diane Meeder

Contracting Officer Signature: /s/Diane Meeder

Certification Date: