B08_Attachment 0006_JA_Sole_Source ACC-RI (KO Signed).pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a Sole-Source Contract for the U.S. Army. The Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) is requesting to purchase two Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Contura 9/12/6 Part # 620608-5124-000, for a total estimated cost of $430,000.00 ($180,000 per machine). The procurement is specifically for modernizing inspection equipment at the Rock Island Arsenal, with a focus on maintaining compatibility with existing Zeiss systems using CALYPSO software and shared rotary tables. The contract will be awarded to Zeiss/R.L. Guimont Co. Inc., with no other sources identified as capable of meeting the unique operational and technical requirements, which include proprietary technologies for precision measurement and multisensor integration.

The document details that changing manufacturers would result in significant additional costs and inefficiencies, estimated at approximately $32,000 for retraining inspectors. The machines are tailored to the limited workspace in inspection labs, ensuring efficient operation without sacrificing part measurement capabilities. The competitive status is designated as Sole-Source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the anticipated award date in 2025. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) will publish required notices, though effective competition is not applicable in this case.