4.03 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

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The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

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Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name: Formlabs, Inc.

Manufacturer: Formlabs, Inc.

Manufacturer POC: michael.rettschlag@formlabs.com Manufacturer Phone #: 1 833 489 0545 Manufacturer Address: 35 Medford St. Suite 201 Somerville, MA 02143 Dealer/Rep: Multiple Authorized Resellers Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

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Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) Engineering, Computing , and Weapons (ECW) Makerspace Additive Manufacturing Lab requires the procurement of a high-precision Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer to support advanced additive manufacturing testing and research. This system includes a powder recovery/post-processing unit, compatible engineering- grade thermoplastics, associated software, and required accessories to support academic research and instructional use within a university laboratory environment.

The complete cost of this system is $xx,xxx.xx to include shipping. USNA is looking to purchase this system by the end of May to provide sufficient time for it to arrive and to be able to set it up before the fall term begins so that students and faculty can use this equipment for their research projects this coming academic year.

ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY ESTIMATED PRICE

Fuse 1+ 30W Printer 120V FS1-P-30-120V 1

Fuse Series Build Chamber 120V BC-FS1-120V-02 1

Fuse Series Printer Stand FS1-STAND 1

Fuse Sift 120V FS1-SIFT-120V 1

Shipping and Handling N/A N/A

Government Discount N/A N/A

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The following are provided as potential examples of reasons to support soliciting from a single source. If these items do not apply, the check-a-blocks may be deleted from the document. The user should include the appropriate rationale for the selected item(s).

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

USNA currently operates a Formlabs SLS machine, and this purchase would be their second unit. Therefore, the new system must be fully compatible with the existing infrastructure. Critically, USNA will be interchanging build chambers between the two machines. Additionally, the new unit must integrate seamlessly with the current post-processing setup, including the sensors, laser cassettes, and slicing software. These are highly specific and non-interchangeable components, making compatibility an essential requirement. Anything other than the Formlabs model indicated above will result in unnecessary costs and negative performance.

Justification - After conducting market research, it has been determined that only one manufacturer offers a SLS 3D printing system that meets the specific needs of the institution. Anything other than the Formlabs model indicated will result in unnecessary costs and negative performance. The required systems must provide:

- Compatibility with other systems and stock material at USNA ECW MakerSpace lab

- A 30-Watt laser for high-resolution, functional part fabrication

- Benchtop footprint suitable for academic lab environments

- Closed-loop powder handling and recovery system for material reuse and safety

- Compatibility with nylon-based engineering thermoplastics

- Capable of printing with an inert chamber

- Fully integrated software ecosystem to support consistent print quality, efficient workflows, and safe student operation

Other SLS systems on the market that match this performance level are industrial-scale, requiring significant infrastructure upgrades (e.g. three-phase power, dedicated HVAC, high ceilings) significantly greater acquisition and operating costs, and are not appropriate for deployment in an educational environment and do not fit into the lab’s current SLS material and post processing infrastructure.

The requested system is uniquely suited for academic use due to its compact form factor, material capabilities, and integrated workflow - all of which are essential for enabling faculty research and hands-on student training in additive manufacturing and advanced prototyping. No other benchtop system provides this combination of features and ECW MakerSpace integration.

The SLS 3D printing system must be compatible in form, fit, and function in order to connect with existing system.

Formlabs, Inc. manufactures the SLS 3D printing system and there are authorized resellers for the item.

In conclusion, procuring under a brand name solicitation would be the best benefit for the Government.

Vendors are obligated to provide authorized resellers letters to the Government to ensure that the items received will interface appropriately with the existing systems. Market research has shown there are authorized resellers to provide the SLS 3D printing system. With that, it is within the Government’s best interest to solicit the requirement as a brand name requirement with no restrictions.

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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Official Signed Copy is in E-file.

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department

Signature Date

USNA Assistant Director – TEAM MakerSpace Activity Title