JA_3D_Printer_REDACTED.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM 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.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

Offline

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

$38,850.00

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

The United States Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center, Industrial Operations Division (IOD) has a requirement for a three year maintenance agreement for a Fortus 400MC printer P/N: 211-00201, S/N: T2850 utilized in IOD.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

CAN BE USED.

IOD’s computer aided design and computer aided machining personnel use a Fortus 400MC plastic printer for design validation and conduct production runs of reverse engineered/prototype aircraft components. Stratasys, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that the printer was originally purchases from. Stratasys, Inc. has proprietary maintenance data that the government does not possess.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES

AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

An online search for 3D printer repair companies that are authorized by Stratasys, Inc. that are capable of repairing/calibrating the Fortus 400MC printer and none were found.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 entitled “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

This requirement is for acquisition of a maintenance agreement for a Fortus 400MC Printer manufactured and serviced exclusively by Stratasys, Inc. Stratasys, Inc. will not release drawings, manuals, or data rights for the purposes of servicing and maintaining the printer. For this reason, Stratasys, Inc. is the only source of supply.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The USCG does not own, nor have data rights for the required maintenance agreement and it would be cost-prohibitive to consider purchasing. Therefore, the USCG cannot provide drawings, or technical data requirements for the maintenance agreement. Stratasys, Inc. is the OEM and has all of the technical information needed to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate the Fortus 400MC Printer.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

As stated above, the OEM will not sell the proprietary drawings, manuals or data rights for this service which has limited the USCG’s ability to provide adequate technical descriptions to potential new sources. Therefore, it is difficult to take steps to foster competition.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

CWO Timothy I PanekX.

IOD Engineering Support

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(252) 335-6132

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Kathrine R. LeachX.

Contracting Officer1

CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER

(252) 335-6834

DATE