CAO-24-0202 JA Sole Source FAR Part 6 - Stratasys Modification - 30JUL 2023_Redacted.pdf

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Control Number: CAO-24-0202

AUG 2022

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 6

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ)

2. Description of Action: ACC-NJ, on behalf of the Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), requests approval to award a firm-fixed-price modification to contract W15QKN-23-C-0054 with Hartech Group 3030 North Rocky Drive West Suite 150, Tampa, Florida, 33607. It is anticipated that this modification for additional equipment will be awarded . The current

, this modification This modification includes equipment-specific hardware/software integration and maintenance services for the delivery, installation, and training.

An acquisition plan was not required because this procurement did not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).

The Government projects the award of this contract modification to increase the total contract value from , a total increase of

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for the purchase of additional equipment-specific hardware/software integration and maintenance services to include the delivery, installation, and training. Additional deliverables will include Additive Manufacturing (AM) equipment and supplies which address Material Extrusion, Vat Photopolymerization (which includes Stereolithography (SLA), Programmable Photopolymerization and Digital Light Processing (DLP)), Material Jetting and Binder Jetting which can produce parts that meet ambient conditions and demands of extreme environments.

The additional Stratasys equipment is necessary to support DEVCOM-AC’s missions.

The proposed new equipment purchases will build upon past DEVCOM-AC Stratasys 3-D printing equipment purchases and collaborations thus far.

Quantity (QTY): 3

F3300 Systems– Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) consisting of:

-F3300, Base Unit – FDM

-1 Year Warranty – CE Conformance (Machinery Directive), TUV

Listed, -GrabCAD Print and Insight print software.

-133-00010 F3300 WELCOME KIT

-SC-FDM00236 WARRANTY EXTENSION F3300

-(2) 363-00100 MTRL, F3000 SERIES, (M), ASA IVR, 4100CC

-(2) 363-00700 MTRL, F3000 SERIES, (S), SR-35, 4100CC;

-GC-PPRO GRABCAD PRINT PRO

-(4) 533-10000-S F3000 SERIES EXTRUDER DRIVE

-533-00410-S HOT END (S), FDM, N410

-(2) 533-00500-S HOT END, FDM, N500

-(2) 533-00750-S HOT END, FDM, N750

-363-30000-S F3300 SHEET BUNDLE, STANDARD .02X26X28, 10

QTY: 1

QTY: 3

Neo 800 Printer – Vat Photopolymerization SLA

-NEO800 - FULL DEPTH VAT (V2)

-LOW LEVEL PALLET TROLLEY

-NEO800 BUILD UNLOAD TROLLEY

-WARRANTY EXTENSION NEO 800

FORTUS 450MC GEN II System, Base Unit, with Open Material License

(OML) Lifetime License -

-1 Year Warranty

-CE Conformance (Machinery Directive)

-Welcome Kit Fortus 380/450mc (155-00010)

-Insight software

-155-51000 ALL MATERIAL LICENSE FOR NEW SYSTEMS

ONLY, FORTUS 450MC

-(2) SC-FDM0026 EMERALD CARE 450

-(1) 155-55030 OPENAM PERPETUAL LICENSE 450MC

-(4) 355-02140 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, ASA (NAT), 92CI

-(4) 355-03110 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SR30, 92CI

-GC-PPRO GRABCAD PRINT PRO

-(14) 380-10201 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC ABS, 92CI

-(14) 380-10202 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC ASA, 92CI

-(14) 380-10203 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PC, 92CI

-(14) 380-10204 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PEI-HT, 92CI

-(14) 380-10205 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PA12, 92CI

-(14) 380-10206 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PA12CF, 92CI

-(14) 380-10207 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PEKK, 92CI

-(14) 380-10208 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PEI, 92CI

-(14) 380-10212 OPENAM EEPROM CHIP, GENERIC PEEK, 92CI

-380-30201-V HARDWARE UPGRADE FOR OPENAM, 450MC CARBIDE

-380-30400-S ASSY, HEAD, 450MC CARBIDE, OPENAM

-(2) 408678-001 ASSY, CARBIDE DUAL DRIVE, BLOCK

-45162-0001-S DOCKING STATION, HEAD, FORTUS

-402540-0001-S ASSY Y-BLOCK, HARDENED

-(7) 380-20201-V KIT, CCA, FORTUS 450MC PROGRAMMED GENERIC

CHIP

-(2) 511-10101 TIPS, FDM, T12/T12SR30

-(2) 511-10201 TIPS, FDM, T16/T12SR30

-(2) 325-00750-S SHEET BUNDLE, NYLON .02X16X18.5, 20

QTY: 1 Dye Management (DM) DM60 Series

10216 DM60 Reservoir – 208V/60Hz

-14304 DM60 Reservoir Packaging

-14306 DM60 Reservoir Installation

-14877 DM60 Reservoir Starter kit

-15401 Starter kit packaging and shipping

-17027 DM Care DM60 Reservoir – 3 years new machine

QTY: 1 Powerfuse S Series Vapor Polishing Solution

-15068 Powerfuse S – 480V/60Hz

-15071 Powerfuse S packaging

-15069 Powerfuse S manual loading

-15072 Powerfuse S packaging manual loading

-15088 Powerfuse S Vaporfuse as a Service

-16451 Powerfuse S Starter kit, -15070 Powerfuse S Installation

-15089 Price per Vaporfuse Run as of the 51st Run

-15592 Powerfuse S Print-to-Product Consulting

QTY: 2 Wash Stage - Model MK36CSSXW/3D

QTY: 2 Rinse Stage - Model MK36CSSXR/3D

QTY: 2 DEMI 4100 Automated Submersible Resin removal for

Stereolithography/Direct Light Projection (SLA/DLP).

QTY: 1 800i 3-tier Fume Extraction System

Stratasys 3-D printers, materials & consumables for the equipment:

H350 SAF - QTY and Description

QTY:10 X3D-01011 4 KG HAF CARTRIDGE, H SERIES

QTY: 50 X3D-01342 SAF™ PA12, PACK OF 1X10KG

QTY: 10 X3D-01014 STRATASYS HIGH YIELD PA11 - 20 KG.

QTY: 10 X3D-01338 HAF CLEANING BOTTLE, PACK OF 6.

QTY: 2 X3D-01012 4 KG FLUSH CARTRIDGE, H SERIES

QTY: 2 X3D-01017 H350 CONSUMABLES MAINTENANCE KIT

J850 - QTY and Description

QTY: 10 OBJ-03046 PACK OF 1, SUP706 B, SUPPORT, 3.6KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-03047 PACK OF 1, RGD516, BONEMATRIX RESIN, 3.6 KG.

QTY: 10 OBJ-03069 PACK OF 1, FLG110, GELMATRIX RESIN, 3.6 KG.

QTY: 10 OBJ-03083 PACK OF 1, MED310C, TISSUEMATRIX RESIN, 3.1

KG.

QTY: 10 OBJ-18003 PACK OF 1 RGD810, VERO CLEAR, 4KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18016 PACK OF 1 SUP706 B, SUPPORT, 4 KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18017 PACK OF 1 CLEANSER, 4 KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18018 PACK OF 1 RGD820, VEROULTRACLEAR

COMPONENT, 4 KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18021 PACK OF 1 RGD852, VEROMAGENTAV, 4 KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18022 PACK OF 1 RGD838, VEROYELLOWV, 4 KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18036 PACK OF 1 VEROULTRAWHITE, RGD825, 4 KG

QTY: 10 OBJ-18037 PACK OF 1 VEROULTRABLACK, RGD865, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18003 PACK OF 1 RGD810, VERO CLEAR, 4KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18016 PACK OF 1 SUP706 B, SUPPORT, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18018 PACK OF 1 RGD820, VEROULTRACLEAR

COMPONENT, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18020 PACK OF 1 RGD845, VEROCYANV, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18021 PACK OF 1 RGD852, VEROMAGENTAV, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18022 PACK OF 1 RGD838, VEROYELLOWV, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18036 PACK OF 1 VEROULTRAWHITE, RGD825, 4 KG

QTY: 15 OBJ-18037 PACK OF 1 VEROULTRABLACK, RGD865, 4 KG

QTY: 1 OBJ-19410 PJ PHOTOBLEACHING UNIT 115V

NEO 450/800 - QTY and Description

QTY: 73 RPS-00019 SOMOS WATERSHED XC11122, PACK OF 2 X 10KG

(COVESTRO SKU: 50025763)

QTY: 1 363-30000-S LEVEL 1 – NEO 800/450, ON-SITE OPERATOR

TRAINING

Origin One – QTY and Description

QTY: 1 ORIG-00065 3D 3843 (WHITE, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00066 3D 3955 (BLACK, PACK OF 6 X 1KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00076 3D IND402 (BLACK, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00079 3D IND403 (BLACK, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00081 3D IND405 (CLEAR, PACK OF 6 X 1KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00083 3D MED412 (CLEAR, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00085 3D MED413 (CLEAR, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 10 ORIG-00114 ST45 (BLACK, 1KG)

QTY: 10 ORIG-00116 ST45 (CLEAR, PACK OF 6 X 1KG)

QTY: 1 ORIG-00121 P3 DURA56 BLACK (1KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00177 ST45 (BLACK, PACK OF 4 X 5KG)

QTY: 1 ORIG-00178 3D IND405 (CLEAR, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00181 3D 3172 (CYAN, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00183 3D 3172 (GREY, PACK OF 4 X 5KG) US

QTY: 1 ORIG-00256 P3 DEFLECT™ 120 (BLACK, 6 X 1KG)

QTY: 1 ORIG-00259 P3 STRETCH™ 475 (BLACK, 6 X 1 KG) US

QTY: 2 MSC-09200-S PRE FILTER FOR PROAERO AIR EXTRACTOR

QTY: 2 MSC-09201-S COMBINED FILTER FOR PROAERO AIR

EXTRACTOR

F123 Series 170/370CR – QTY and Description

QTY: 10 333-60201 MTRL, FDM, (M), TPU 92A BLACK, 60CI

QTY: 10 333-60305 MTRL, FDM, (M), ABS-M30 GRN, 60CI

QTY: 15 333-60308 MTRL, FDM, (M), ABS-M30 DK GREY (GRY), 60CI

QTY: 10 333-60400 MTRL, FDM, (S), SUP4000B, 60CI

QTY: 10 333-60505 MTRL, FDM, (M), ASA GRN, 60CI

QTY: 15 333-60508 MTRL, FDM, (M), ASA DK GRY, 60CI

QTY: 15 333-60700 MTRL, FDM, (M), PC-ABS WHT, 60CI

QTY: 25 333-63500 MTRL, FDM, (S), QSR SUPPORT, 60CI

QTY: 10 333-90230 MTRL, FDM, (M), ABS-ESD7 BLK, 90CI

QTY: 15 333-90300 MTRL, FDM, (M), ABS-M30 IVR, 90CI

QTY: 20 333-90310 MTRL, FDM, (M), ABS-CF10, 90CI

QTY: 15 333-90410 MTRL, FDM, (M), DIRAN 410MF07, 90CI

QTY: 20 333-90450 MTRL, FDM, (M), NYLON-CF10, 90CI

QTY: 20 333-90509 MTRL, FDM, (M), ASA LT GRY, 90CI

QTY: 15 333-90701 MTRL, FDM, (M), PC-ABS BLK, 90CI

QTY: 10 MSC-00014-S CLEANING CLOTHS

QTY: 5 KIT-03050-S PACK OF 3 WASTE CONTAINERS

QTY: 6 123-00301-S F123 SERIES PLA COOLING MODULE

QTY: 10 123-00304 F370/F370CR MODELING BASES (16 UNITS)

QTY: 1 123-00305 F123 TIP SHIELD KIT

QTY: 4 123-00306 F123 TIP WIPE ASSEMBLIES KIT

QTY: 10 123-00314-S F370/F370CR HIGH TEMPERATURE MODELING

BASES (16 UNITS)

QTY: 10 300-00600 WATERWORKS/P400 SOLUBLE CONCENTRATE

QTY: 25 405502-0001-S KIT, CARRIER STORAGE BAGS

QTY: 6 123-00307-S F123 SERIES PLA EXTRUSION HEAD

QTY: 10 123-00402-S F123/F770 SERIES EXTRUSION HEAD

QTY: 10 123-00602-S F123 SERIES CR EXTRUSION HEAD

QTY: 1 123-00603-SF123 SERIES CR EXTRUSION HEAD T14

QTY: 2 MSC-08006-S PRINT HEAD

Fortus F450/F900 – QTY and Description

QTY: 25 355-02111 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ABS30 WHT, 92CI

QTY: 20 355-02113 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ABS30 GRY, 92CI

QTY: 35 355-02120 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ABS-M30I, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02146 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ASA (LT GRAY), 92CI

QTY: 25 355-02210 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), PC, 92CI

QTY: 25 355-02220 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), PC-ISO, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-02221 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), PC-ISO-T, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02230 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), NYLON 12, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02250 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), NYLON 6 BLK, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02260 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), PC-ABS BLK, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02311 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN

BLACK, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02320 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ULTEM 1010 RESIN CG,

92CI

QTY: 30 355-02411 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), NYLON 12 CF, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02500 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ANTERO 800NA, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-02510 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ANTERO™ 840CN03,

92CI

QTY: 30 355-03150 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ST130, 92CI

QTY: 35 355-08310 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN,

184CI

QTY: 35 355-08311 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN

BLACK, 184CI

QTY: 10 360-50211 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), ABS-M30 BLK, 500CI

QTY: 25 355-03110 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SR30, 92CI

QTY: 15 355-03120 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SR-100, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-03130 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SR-110, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-03135 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SR35, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-03210 MTRL, FORTUS 450MC, (S), PC

QTY: 45 355-03220 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SUP8500B, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-03240 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SUP9000B, 92CI

QTY: 25 355-03250 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), PPSF_S, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-03260 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SUP8000B, 92CI

QTY: 30 355-03300 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), ST130_S, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70000 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (M), HIPS, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70010 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), PC-FR, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70050 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN RED,

92CI

QTY: 10 355-70051 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN

JANA WHT, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70052 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN

DREAM GRY, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70053 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN WHT

7362, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70054 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN

GUNSHIP GRY, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70055 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), ULTEM 9085 RESIN

AIRCRAFT GRY, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70070 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS (M), PC-ABS RED, 92CI

QTY: 10 355-70090 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SUP4000B, 92CI

QTY: 10 360-53110 MTRL, FORTUS PLUS, (S), SR30, 500CI

QTY: 6 380-00101 KIT, SPOOL, FILAMENT MODEL 92CI

QTY: 6 380-00101 KIT, SPOOL, FILAMENT MODEL 92CI

QTY: 20 511-00200 HDWR, FDM, TIP WIPE ASSY

QTY: 5 511-00300 HDWR, FDM, TIP WIPE FLICKER

QTY: 2 511-00701 ULTEM 1010 PURGE LEDGE, FORTUS 450MC

QTY: 3 511-00800-S BLOCK, PEKK PURGE LEDGE

QTY: 20 511-10100 TIP, FDM, T12SR-100

QTY: 40 511-10301 TIP, FDM, T12

QTY: 20 511-10350 TIP, FDM, T14E

QTY: 35 511-10401 TIP, FDM, T16

QTY: 40 511-10410 TIP, FDM, T16A

QTY: 20 511-10501 TIP, FDM, T10

QTY: 20 511-10701 TIP, FDM, T20

QTY: 20 511-10710 TIP, FDM, T20B

QTY: 20 511-10720 TIP, FDM, T20C

QTY: 40 511-10730-S TIP, FDM, T20D

QTY: 20 511-10740-S TIP, FDM, T20F

QTY: 20 511-10745 TIP, FDM, T20G

QTY: 20 511-10750 TIP, FDM, T40A

QTY: 20 511-10760 TIP, FDM, T40C

QTY: 20 511-10900 TIP, FDM, T12SR30

QTY: 20 511-12000 TIP, FDM, T14 1:1

QTY: 46 325-00100 SHEET BUNDLE, POLYCARB .02X16X18.5, 20

QTY: 40 325-00275-S SHEET BUNDLE, HIGH TEMP ULTEM9085,

ULTEM1010, PPSF, ANT800NA, .02X16X18.5, 20

QTY: 40 325-00475-S SHEET BUNDLE, HIGH TEMP ULTEM9085,

ULTEM1010, PPSF 02X26X38, 10

QTY: 1 570-00700 OMEGASONICS 4030UL APPROVED TANK, 900MC

QTY: 1 Finishing paint booth

QTY: 1 Two (2) Electric Chain Hoist, 300 lb., 15 ft.

4. Authority Cited: Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements:

Application for brand name descriptions.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Stratasys equipment utilizes an application and distribution of advanced 3D printing technologies/processes/equipment and polymer-based materials

Additional Stratasys equipment is necessary to support DEVCOM- AC’s missions. The proposed new equipment purchases will build upon past DEVCOM- AC Stratasys 3-D printing equipment purchases and collaborations.

Stratasys equipment has a proven Supply Chain with global distribution, so spare parts, Stratasys has the 3D printing equipment/supplies, subject matter experts, equipment distribution networks, and key personnel needed to fulfill customers’ requirements.

Stratasys 3D printers leverage industry leading experience in control software, mechanical components controlling position, feed rate, and power management. In order to obtain similar services from another vendor, personnel would have to be trained in state-of-the-art implementation of technology which is currently led by Stratasys.

Because Stratasys is the OEM and market leader, they would likely be providing the training to another vendor who would then charge the Government for both this training, and the direct support. Historically, the Government has learned that training alternate vendor personnel on Stratasys equipment and characterization processes would take approximately one (1) year for each printer system and approximately four (4) years for training on all printer systems assuming the same personnel could be trained on multiple systems. This would add at least four (4) years to the schedule and would require Stratasys to share proprietary information with the alternate vendor.

The authority cited is appropriate for this requirement as the Stratasys name brand equipment is the only equipment capable of meeting the Government’s needs.

The OEM Stratasys uses local resellers aligned by region and customer to sell their equipment, and

Hartech Group is the only authorized reseller for this region that can provide the required equipment.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published, and any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

a. Effective competition. Stratasys has several resellers; however, they are aligned by region and customer.

Hartech Group is the only authorized reseller capable of providing this equipment in the east coast region.

b. Subcontracting competition. There are no subcontracting opportunities available for this requirement.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Full and open competition is not practical at this time. There are no plans to compete the requirement for this effort since Hartech Group is the only authorized reseller of Stratasys equipment. The Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if other reseller(s) become available. If Stratasys equipment is no longer required in the future, competition will be sought to the maximum extent practicable.

8. Market Research: Based on market research performed on vendors/companies at conferences, only Hartech Group demonstrated in-depth knowledge, skills, and past/current experience in addressing the AM technology solutions required by the Army

Moreover, Hartech Group has demonstrated experience with critical technical engineering support activities involving hardware/software integration as well as 3D printed materials and process solutions. In summary, the incumbent Hartech Group is the only valid source to meet the requirements as detailed by the U.S. Army and embodied in the Statement of Work. During market research, Stratasys was contacted about this requirement and confirmed that Hartech Group is the only authorized reseller.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express interest in the requirement.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History: Past contracts for Stratasys for 3D printing equipment and supplies:

Contract #1:

(1) Contract Number, Date Awarded: W15QKN-23-C-0054, 29 September 2023.

(2) Competitive Status: Other than Full and Open Competition.

(3) Previous J&A Authority: Title U.S.C. Section 3204(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302- 1(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

(4) Previous Justification and Approval (J&A) Section 7, Actions to Increase

Competition: Actions to increase competition are not possible, because Stratasys, Inc is the sole provider of maintenance under the warranty for the system.

(5) No prior contracts for this requirement were accomplished using Full and

Open Competition.

(6) There are no unusual patterns or urgent buys throughout the history of this program.

(7) Summary of the Circumstances Justifying the Previous Procurement: The previous procurement was restricted under FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, Brand-Name, as Stratasys, Inc.

has no authorized resellers and is the only source that is capable of providing the required Stratasys equipment.

Contract #2

(1) Contract Number, Date Awarded: W15QKN-21-P-0098, 23 September

2021.

(2) Competitive Status: Other than Full and Open Competition.

(3) Previous J&A Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. Section 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5:

Brand-Name.

(4) Previous J&A Section 7, Actions to Increase Competition: Actions to increase competition are not possible, because only Stratasys, Inc is the sole provider of maintenance under the warranty for the system.

(5) No prior contracts for this requirement were accomplished using Full and

Open Competition.

(6) There are no unusual patterns or urgent buys throughout the history of this program.

(7) Summary of the Circumstances Justifying the Previous Procurement: The previous procurement was restricted under FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, Brand-Name, as Stratasys, Inc.

has no authorized resellers and is the only source that is capable of providing the required Stratasys equipment.

Contract #3:

(1) Contract Number, Date Awarded: W15QKN-15-A-0091, 31 August 2015.

(2) Competitive Status: Full and Open Competition

(3) Previous J&A Authority: N/A

(4) Previous J&A Section 7, Actions to Increase Competition: N/A

(5) The Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Stratasys identified is part of a full and open competition BPA pool with three (3) other vendors for their commercial offerings of 3-D printers, materials and consumables for the equipment. The file indicates that Stratasys is the OEM for a majority of the 3D printers used here at Picatinny and provided the repair parts for their specific printers. However, for 3-D prototyping work and maintenance work, small businesses are capable of meeting those requirements and the larger businesses may not be interested in those jobs. After extensive research and meeting with the requiring activity, it was decided to award to both the large businesses as the OEMs as well as the small businesses identified as capable who may be interested in niche prototyping or maintenance work. Since BPAs are intended to be competitive sources for a wide variety of items in a broad class of supplies or services that are generally purchased (but the exact items, quantities, and delivery requirements are not known in advance and may vary considerably), the previous full and open competition nature of this action is not unusual in comparison to the immediate requirement for a justification to purchase specific Stratasys brand name equipment based on technical performance, cost, and schedule considerations.

(6) There are no unusual patterns or urgent buys throughout the history of this program. This previous effort was competitive for general Stratasys 3-D printers, materials and consumables for the equipment whereas the immediate requirement is to justify the purchase of specific Stratasys brand name equipment based on technical performance, cost, and schedule considerations.

(7) Summary of the Circumstances Justifying the Previous Procurement: N/A

b. Other Facts: Not applicable.

11. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: 4/17/2024

Title

12. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _

Typed Name:

Date: 4/17/2024

Title:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be made using a price analysis and comparison to the Independent Government Estimate. As a part of this basis, certified cost or pricing data is not required per FAR 15.403-1(b)(3) because the items being acquired are considered commercial.

Date: 16 May 2024

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: 16 May 2024

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Stratasys

Equipment, Materials and Consumables, valued at on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of Title 10 United States Code

(U.S.C.) Section 3204(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements: Application for brand name descriptions, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for this acquisition.

Date: 13 June 2024

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey