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DETERMINATION & FINDINGS FOR OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

(ACTIONS SAT AND BELOW)

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT: One (1) Three Dimensional (3D) Measurement and Scanning System, to include ancillary training for hardware and software and shipping.

2. PROPOSED CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER:

Manufacturer:

FARO Technologies, Inc.

250 Technology Park Lake Mary, FL 32746-6204 CAGE Code: 0VGY2 Large Business

Sole Authorized Reseller:

Direct Dimensions, Inc.

10310 South Dolfield Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 Cage Code: 08XN5 Small Business

3. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $ (REDACTED)

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):

XX Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

___ Unusual and Compelling Urgency

___ Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services

___ International Agreement

___ Authorized or Required by Statute

___ National Security

___ Public Interest

5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE:

The item(s) listed in section one above is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

___ Compatibility: The item(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

___ Proprietary: A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

XX Experimental Continuity: The item(s) must be consistent with prior materials in order to ensure experimental continuity. Describe the conditions that necessitate the use of experimental continuity:

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) Precision Machine Shop requires the purchase of one (1) Three Dimensional (3D) measurement and scanning system. The required 3D measurement and scanning system will be used in support of ARL’s Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) and Essential Research Programs (ERPs) in order to have the ability to reverse engineer and manufacture objects of foreign or unknown origin in an efficient manner. The required 3D measurement and scanning system requires a mobile platform that has the equipment and controller attached to it.

Through market research, it was determined that the system manufactured by FARO Technologies contains capabilities that will increase productivity on current reverse engineering projects. Additionally, the laptop that was identified as part of this system is needed in order to operate the 3D measurement and scanning system. The unit is required to be stationary so that the workspace is confined to one area, and not to an open area designated for much larger projects. Tooling is required to use the FARO unit, as different size measuring tips can be used to cover small and large surfaces. The articulating movement requirement allows the operator to cover more area without reset-ups that would need to be done to cover corner to corner projects. The portability of FARO’s system offers the mobility to move to different machining centers to fulfill a variety of customer needs.

There are no other systems in the commercial marketplace that are comparable to the one (1) offered by FARO, and without this unit, WMRD Shops will spend several man-hours and days attempting to reverse engineer a single component to be able to function with an alternate manufacturer’s system. Depending on complexity and quality of different components, a machinist lost labor range can cost $(REDACTED) per project. Additionally, without the FARO system, there is a higher probability the manufactured product will need to be returned to the shop resulting in additional cost to the project. Using manual measuring equipment to reverse engineer a part can take hours, and is not as accurate as FARO. FARO’s articulating arm specification only takes seconds to reverse engineer a part with the less likelihood of the part being rejected by customer. During the last six (6) months, the WMRD Shops team conducted market research by looking into the reverse engineering products manufactured by Zeiss. However, it was confirmed that the specifications of that system are stationary and have no articulating movement, and thus, unable to meet the Government’s minimum requirements. Further, market research revealed that a 3D scanner and measurement machine combination is not offered from any other manufacturer, other than FARO.

It is in the Government’s best interest to solicit this requirement as a brand name sole source, as the FARO is the required manufacturer, however, there is at least one (1) known authorized reseller that can fulfill the minimum requirements of this system.

___ Warranty: Purchasing item(s) from another manufacturer/provider would void existing warranty. Provide a brief explanation for the use of this reason and the impact that would occur if the item was purchased from another manufacturer/provider:

___ Direct Replacement: These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment and no substitutes exist.

___ Other reasoning to support a sole-source buy:

6. FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION:

It has been determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and that approval of this recommendation is in the best interest of the government. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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