B - Redacted Brand Name Justification.doc

SUBJ: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE 5-AXIS MACHINING CENTER

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407-7001

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price order on a brand name basis to the authorized distributor who will provide the required 5-axis machining center.

A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

This requirement is to purchase the following:

Nomenclature Description Qty

UMC-1500SS-DUO

5-Axis Dual-Station Vertical Machining Center 60" x 20" x 20" (1524 x 508 x 508 mm) travels, with integrated 2-axis trunnion rotary table, and stationary 32" x 18" (813 mm x 457 mm) T-slot table.

Platter Size: 19.70" (500 mm)

Max Weight on Platter: 660 lb. (300kg) B-Axis Tilt: +120/-35 degrees C-Axis Rotation: 360 degrees Precision Rotary Scales Table Size: 32”L x 18”W 40 taper spindle

Nomenclature Description Qty

Top Cover w/Mist Extraction Provision

Control (TCPC), High Speed Machining, Media Display M-Code, M130 Graphic Dry Run, Self-Diagnostics USB port Ethernet Interface Memory Lock Keyswitch Remote Jog Handle with Touchscreen Wireless Intuitive Probing System Rotary-Axis Calibration Tool Second Home Position Spindle Orientation Macros Coordinate Rotation & Scaling Visual Programming System (VPS) Rigid Tapping, Advanced Pocket Milling Tool Life Management Safe Run Background Editing 1 GB On-Board Solid State Memory Cabinet Cool and Power Failure Detection Module

CC-E4

Belt-type chip conveyor

TAB

Through-Spindle Air Blast (TAB) option

COOLANT MAINT PACK

Coolant Maintenance Package (Includes Automatic Coolant Refill System, Coolant Tank Oil Skimmer, and Enclosure Exhaust System.)

TSC1K

Through-Spindle Coolant System Option 08-0004 20-Piece CAT40 Tool Holder Kit TSC IUID Tag IUID tag plate per MIL-STD-130x Freight Package Freight

The purchase is to acquire a 5-axis mill (machining center) to meet Navy specifications for specialized fabrication and manufacturing of fleet assets to be provided to the warfighter. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. All equipment will be delivered within 14 weeks after award of the order. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Fabrication & Prototyping Shops (FPS) based upon the facts and representations below:

The FPS currently has multiple CNC machines (VF-8 Vertical Machining Center, TL-1 Hybrid CNC Lathe, and TL-3B Hybrid CNC) manufactured by Haas, Inc which the FPS machinists and technicians are trained to operate and service. The purchase of the new 5-axis mill will maintain consistency with the existing machines on site. This purchase will offer the following advantages and cost savings:

The FPS technicians are already familiar with Haas products, and are also familiar with the user interfaces, which are standardized across the family of products. Haas offers CNC UMC Productivity Improvement training geared towards teaching machinists how to operate the mill and familiarity with the user interface and application. The FPS machinists’ current familiarity with Haas interfaces and equipment negates the need for standardized training on the machine, which costs approximately $7,900. Therefore, the purchase of a Haas mill instantly realizes a $7,900 savings on the price of the machine.

Typically, when FPS requires a factory-certified technician to service and/or repair equipment, the service fee to have a technician to arrive on site is approximately $1,800. This is a standard fee paid, regardless of the manufacturer of equipment. Since the FPS utilizes multiple Haas machines, adding another one will realize a $1,800 savings every time a factory-certified technician is called in to work on multiple machines. The $1,800 trip charge applies only once, no matter how many machines the technician works on; therefore, the FPS can leverage additional technician labor by using only Haas equipment. When the technician makes a trip to NSWC PCD, he/she can work on other Haas equipment, and no extra trip charges are needed for differing brands of equipment. Service visits may be required two to three times per year, which equates to an ongoing yearly saving of approximately $5,400.

Only authorized distributors of Haas equipment, since they are the only source that provides the 5-axis mill that meets the requirements of NSWC PCD.

A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404 (d).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

This requirement will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website at beta.SAM.gov per FAR Part 5.2. No additional market research was conducted for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than Haas Automation, Inc. to provide the product.

Any other facts supporting the justification. None.

A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Haas Automation, Inc. is the only source that can meet the requirement.