SINGLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

IAW AFFARS 5313.106(b)

Laser Tracker Repair/Calibration (Annual) 24 March 2016

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, parts, and equipment as required to maintain, repair, and calibrate four (4) ea. Laser Trackers in the Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) within the Measurement and Verification Lab located in Building 20149, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Labor and replacement parts for all mechanical and electrical machine and controller components shall be provided for on-site visit for problem resolution if any of the four (4) CMMs experience operational failure. The contractor shall provide preventative maintenance inspections and annual calibration certification on each instrument to ensure CMMs are fully capable of performing operational tasks as originally designed. Peripheral equipment such as air compressors, power conditioners, and air dryers shall not be serviced nor repaired.

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE

If anyone other than a certified OEM repairs the system it could possibly create more problems in the machine due to the lack of training and knowledge on this complex machine. Hexagon Metrology Inc. Leica Service Staff have successfully completed OEM training on Leica Tracker Systems at the factory or origin, Switzerland. Hexagon Metrology Inc. is the only factory authorized service provider. They have three locations that are the only factory authorized service providers in the United States who can provide the service to repair/calibrate these trackers. (see attached letter) Recommend sole source to Hexagon Metrology Inc.

Hexagon Metrology Inc.

250 Circuit Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 401-886-2421

CAGE: 1WUK4

Type Business: Large

*SAM has been checked to ensure this source has been registered to do business with the Federal Government.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

Market research was performed reviewing the SBA and SAM databases using NAICS code (333517) and keyword (laser) looking for any company that could provide this repair service. A review of SDB, HUB Zone, Woman owned, Service-Disabled Veteran, Veteran owned, and 8(a) businesses were conducted and returned 61 vendors. However, due to Hexagon Metrology Inc.

being a factory authorized repairer for these lasers there are no other responsible sources capable of repairing these Laser Trackers.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS

In an effort to remove or overcome such a barrier to competition in the future, the market will be scanned frequently for new companies that could satisfy the government's requirements. Where possible, the government will prepare future requirement descriptions suitable for full and open competition.

5. 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 a single source is reasonably available.

Program Manager:_____________________________________ Date:__24 March 2016______

Contracting Officer: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/13.htm#P119_17056