22Q0146_Non Comp_Redacted.pdf

ARP 53.13-1

Aug 2021

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1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, 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).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, and the required delivery date/period of performance.

RDD: 07/30/2022

EST Cost: $ (base year) Procurement is for MasterCam SW Maintenance Renewal with option years. Annual Maintenance and Support Subscriptions for SIM's 112314, 122375, 122376, 176817, 176818, 79118 to include: 6-seats MasterCam Mill 3D, 2-seats MasterCam Multi-Axis, 3-Seats MasterCam Lathe.

This is a PC based CAD/CAM package used to control Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools in the production of mechanical components. 3D Mill Software features include dynamic milling, hybrid finishing, re-machining, tool management and high-speed tool paths. Multi-Axis software features include multi-surface 5-axis roughing, axis limits to control tool motion, advanced gouge-checking and Blade Expert and port Expert add-ons. Lathe software delivers a set of C-axis programming tools, with greatly expanded options when combined with Mastercam Mill, such as face contour and drilling, and cross contour and drilling. This procured material will be utilized to reverse engineer, model, manufacture required components across multiple projects.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select applicable area below to open specific form)

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE

B. BRAND NAME

C. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or

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Upon the basis of the above statements and information justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting

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Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) using other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

DAVIDSON.KATH

Y.JO.1057038175

Digitally signed by

DAVIDSON.KATHY.JO.105703817

Date: 2022.07.07 15:27:08 -04'00'