B8 Redacted SSJ.pdf

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE THE TPM3D S360 SELECTIVE

LASER SINTERING (SLS) PRODUCTION SYSTEM FROM RP AMERICA

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

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

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order, on a sole source basis, to RP America, 1519 168th Street, New Sharon, IA, 50207. CAGE Code 7CWQ1 to acquire a TPM S360 3D Printer.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs

(including the estimated value).

The contract effort is to acquire the following:

Part Number Qty. Item Description

TPM3D S360 SLS

Printer

1 One S360 SLS 3D Printer (360X360X600mm) 1) Two Removable build chambers 2) Two Powder Feeding bins

1 Powder & Parts Processing Station 1 Laser Temperature Regulator 1 Manual Trolley 1 75L Stainless Containers 1 Start Up Kit 1 Voxel Dance Additive- TPM3D Version Software

1 12 month warranty Installation and Training

1 Positioning and Leveling 1 Set Up and Calibration

1 Training on Part Preparation and Machine Operation

1 Part Verification ALM 614-GS 240 40% Glass Filled PA12

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be executed using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5 and will not exceed the threshold for commercial items.

4. 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), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

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 Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has a requirement to purchase the TPM3D S360 Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Production System from RP America. RP America is the sole distributor of this system in the United States. This system has the build chamber capacity of 14.7 x 14.7 x 23.6 inches needed to support production grade components for fleeted systems. This system allows for open-source material selection that competitors do not, which will allow selection of the exact materials needed to comply with part performance criteria. This system offers a fully automated powder handling process in closed loop accessories directly attached to the machine, which increases operator and system productivity. Other systems on the market only offer full automation through auxiliary accessories that require more floor space and will not fit in the proposed location within the facility.

Additionally, competitors’ auxiliary powder handling accessories would be an additional cost of approximately $250,000. This system will also require semi-annual preventive maintenance and calibration that can only be performed by RP America as the solely authorized vendor for maintenance of TPM3D equipment. Proprietary maintenance equipment is required to calibrate the machine to ensure proper performance of the SLS system.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

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.

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

No additional market research was conducted, because RP America is the only source for these items for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

8. 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, RP America is the only source that can meet this requirement.