Attachment 1 - Justification and Approval TRAK TRL 1845 RX Lathe.pdf

TRAK TRL 1845RX Lathe with Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Control No: JA-25-Nat-0020

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Natick Contracting Division, ACC, Natick, MA 01760

2. Description of Action: This purchase is for a TRAK TRL 1845RX Lathe with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and hardware and software options, Manufactured by Southwestern Industries.

Nature: New Requirement Contract Vehicle: DO against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract no. GS-21F-0110W Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Funds: Other Funds - Shop Indirect

FY: 2024

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Southwestern Industries, Inc.

2615 Homestead Place Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

Sole-Source Buy: Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The contractor shall provide the following equipment:

TRAK TRL 1845RX Toolroom Lathe

Specifications o o o Geared head o 10 HP continuous spindle motor

Hardware Options:

o Collet Closer Option-1845RX o Chuck, 8” D1-6 o Tooling Kit ¾”

ProtoTRAK RLX CNC system:

o Advanced Features w/ Verify, RLX o DXF Converter-Lathe-RLXUSB drive

TRAK TRL 1845RX Lathe with Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Control No: JA-25-Nat-0020

Version – February 2017

Period of Performance: 90 Days after receipt of order Total IGE Value:

4. Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The TRAK TRL 1845RX Toolroom Lathe in this purchase will be combined with two existing TRAK DPM3 mills that use the same CNC operating system. By using the same CNC system, it will avoid duplication of effort by creating a similar workflow for parts that require turning and/or milling, will significantly reduce training requirements for Government personnel, and will allow for successful and timely mission completion without significant delays. The current equipment on-hand is valued at ~ , which is roughly the anticipated savings the Government would enjoy over acquiring all new equipment from a different manufacturer. This equates to a substantial duplication of cost to the Government is not expected to be recovered through competition.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply and will be followed.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A): Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

7. Market Research:

Market research consisted of the following techniques:

Contacted knowledgeable people (Government and industry) in specific markets.

Queried SAM.gov to identify prior purchase of this equipment within the government.

Searched SBA website to confirm whether this acquisition had an approved waiver via the Non-Manufacturer Rule.

Results: Based on research in SAM.gov and contacting knowledgeable people within the Government and Industry; the TRAK machine tools are widely used in the government, including Aberdeen Proving Grounds; Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) – Groton, CT;

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Air Force Life Cycle Management Center – Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Market research identified that the TRAK TRL 1845RX Lathe and Options are listed on GSA contract GS-21F-0110W.

There is no waiver to the Non-Manufacturer Rule for acquisitions under this NAICS, and therefore must be sought directly from the manufacturer.

8. Other Facts:

The TRAK TRL 1845RX Lathe will complement the upgrade of two TRAK DPM3 mills to use the RMX CNC system. The contract for this upgrade (W911QY-24-C-0073) was signed on 20