23-SIMACQ-PD-1410-0103_B1_Sole Source Justification_ Faro Cam2_signed_redacted.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) currently relies on Faro CAM2 software to measure in-process manufacturing molds, patterns, and components. CAM2 is a client-server application for the statistical evaluation and quality control of mass production. This CAM2 measurement data software includes CAD images, charts, and many unique graphics tools. Faro’s CAM2 collects data for each and every measurement and stores this in a central, scalable database server to ensure data security and rapid access throughout the facility.

NFPC utilize FARO Cam 2 to produce accurate dimensions and certification reports for components being delivered to the Navy. We currently have (10) seats of FARO’s CAM2 Measure Inspection Software that are in use every day. We need to add (2) additional software licenses to keep up with NFPC’s accelerating/expanding manufacturing and reporting requirements. Without the additional two licenses, NFPC will inherit Columbia manufacturing scheduling delays. This purchase will provide the additional support needed for measuring material efficiently, minimizing scrap material, reducing machining time, and increasing accurate productivity.

The total estimated cost is $20,887.90. The Contractor shall provide the following listed items to NFPC before or on 14 weeks from award date.

CLIN 0001- 2 EACH- Faro Cam2 Full Edition, Item Number SOFTD10010 CLIN 0002- 2 EACH- Tracker TR Cam2, Item Number TR-TRK-POS CLIN 0003- 2 EACH- Single User Hard Lock, Item Number SOFTL0002

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME

BASED ON CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF

THE ACQUISITION

Faro is the OEM. Faro confirmed in an official letter on April 18, 2023 paragraph 5, that they are the sole provider for the specified FARO CAM2 Inspection Software license, part number SOFTD10010 and FARO CAM2 Inspection Software dongle or USB drive, part number SOFTL0002. No other vendor certified to provide this service. Failure to procure services through the OEM shall negativity impact the Navy’s Columbia Project delivery.

3. MARKET SURVEY

In recent years, Faro has provided quality control services to the government through software advancements suited for manufacturing improvement processes. Cited contracts of Faro providing the government with measuring data software based government departmental needs located on the DoD Commercial Item Database. Faro has confirmed in an official updated letter that they are the sole source for this procurement.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

N/A

5. APPROVALS:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator Date

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date