A27 PR 1301268305 Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 4 Template Effective November 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: 623

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

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.

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.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address)

Purchase maintenance support services for previously purchased FARO equipment for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Fabrication and Technical Support Division’s (Code 62). Services will include, as a minimum, annual calibration and preventive maintenance.

The equipment required for these services include one (1) measuring arms; one (1) laser line probes; one (1) 8Axis measuring arm accessory; and one (1) 6DOF laser tracker.

MANUFACTURER: FARO Technologies, Inc.

ADDRESS: 250 Technology Park, Lake Mary FL 32746-7115

AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR: DICARLO PRECISION INSTRUMENT, Inc.

ADDRESS: 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801-7805

Estimated Total Price (including options if applicable):

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 4 Template Effective November 2023

A. BRAND NAME:

The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particularly to one manufacturer.

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 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply) The Fabrication and Technical Support Division, Code 623, of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requires maintenance support services for the FARO equipment previously procured and currently being used by the Division. This equipment is used to support program requirements for multiple NAVSEA projects.

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 Original Equipment

3. Other Reasons:

Maintenance services for these machines are required by the Division to ensure the proper operation of equipment and ensure the Division’s ability to maintain the current operational demands and project schedules for various NAVSEA projects. that was purchased with a contract # N0016722P0202 awarded to Dicarlo Precision Instrument Inc.

Dicarlo Precision Instrument Inc., an authorized FARO Technologies Inc. distributor and have the current calibration files for the equipment used by the Fabrication and Technical Support Division, Code 623.

It would put the United States Government at a financial disadvantage if another vendor were to service the existing equipment for the following reasons: