5 Axis CNC JA SOLE SOURCE.pdf

AIR FORCE

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR LIMITED SOURCES

ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT

EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($350,000)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED TO DOCUMENT A LIMITED SOURCE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 8.405-6(a) OR (b). THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

YES

NO

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A

LIMITED/SOLE SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT.

ADDITIOINALLY, I APPROVE THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO

THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES

HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7B. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

The quoted machine uses proprietary Haas controls and equipment that have been standardized by the Air Force Metal Fabrication and Technologies Office out of Robins AFB in Georgia. The Haas UMC-750 is specifically listed under Vertical CNC Milling Operations in the Qualified Products List (OPL) of Manufacturing, Equipment Drawing Number 202432237.

Market Research: Sole provider of service/maintenance/product:

Phillips Corporation DUNS Number YFJ5M3N6EKY8, is the sole and exclusive distributor of Haas CNC Machine Tools. No other Haas dealer is authorized to sell to the US Government. Supporting documentation filed in PCF.