Single_Source_Justification_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: PZIMA

Project/Program Name: SERV 18-035 Robotic Arm Range Preventative Maintenance

PurchaseRequest/Identification Number: N/A

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

SectionB: Description of theSupplies/ServicesRequired

76 CMXG is requesting the procurement of a Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement for the Robotic Arm Range with the option of Basic plus four option years.

SectionC: Justification for Soliciting from aSingleSource or BrandName

The robotic Arm Range is a unique piece of equipment with proprietary hardware requiring that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) be the sole source for the service contract.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

American Robot Corporation is the only brand name that is able to interface with the CMXG’s hardware and software for the Robotic Arm Range. It would not be financially responsible for the Government to purchase other brand name components to interface with CMXG’s equipment. To purchase another brand would call for the Government to reengineer the software and hardware so that it would become compatible with the new brand.

SectionE: Steps to Preclude FutureSingleSource or BrandNameAwards

The Government will continue to monitor the market for parts that are compatible with CMXG’S Robotic Arm Range.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only asingle source is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer

Updated: 9 Jun 16 Page 1 of 1