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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-24-0051

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-24-ASOD-PR-0430

CO: CHARLES STRICKLAND/CHARLES.STRICKLAND_JR@ATF.GOV

COR/GTR3: Jodi Davis 704-441-4097 jodi.davis@atf.gov

DATE: June 14, 2024

This acquisition is conducted under the authorities for procurements under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 for other than full and open competition (including brand name) and not using Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) also known as the GSA Schedules Program or the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and FAR Part 8 – Required Sources of Supplies and Services to meet the agency’s needs.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Technical Operations Branch- Charlotte 3140 Yorkmont Rd STE 300 Charlotte, NC 28208 Technical POC: Jodi Davis 704-441-4097 Email: Jodi.davis@atf.gov

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management - Acquisitions 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226

1 This is also known as a Justification & Approval. It is the document required by the FAR that justifies and obtains approval for a sole-source contract.

2 This is entered at or after small business review, including the header.

3 COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative – services /GTR – Government Technical Representative – supplies/goods.

mailto:Jodi.davis@atf.gov

Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer Name:

Email: CS/CO’s email:

2. Nature and Description of Action Being Approved. Describe the action being approved include the name and address of the proposed contractor(s).

TPM of Charlotte LLC. is a small business registered on Sams.gov UID# PJRFEE6APUA5 CAGE/NCAGE-8C2L3 is qualified to provide these supplies/good or service to ATF for the below listed product:

Markforged FX-20 Continuous Filament Fabrication 3D Printer Bundle.

Part number MF-F-PR-3016

ATF intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price to a small business, LLC for the procurement.

3. Description of Supplies and Services. Describe the supplies/services to be acquired.

Provide the estimated total value (including options, if any).

Includes:

FX20 Industrial 30 Printer 3-Year Digital Forge Essential with Eiger and Support Plan

• Includes co-terming with existing MarkTwo's - quantity two (2) Organization-wide access to Markforged University 10 Spools 3200cc Onyx 5 Spools 150cc Carbon Fiber 3 Spools 3200cc ULTEM 9085 3 Spools 150cc Carbon Fiber for ULTEM 1 Spool 320cc ULTEM Support Spool Shipping and Installation

MF-F-PR-3016 $332,491.67

This action is for the purchase of one (1) Markforged FX20 Large format additive manufacturing machine for fabrication of items used in undercover and technical operations..

The estimated cost for this purchase is $332,491.67 with a Required Delivery Date (RDD) no later than ninety (90) days after purchase order award.

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources. Cite the authority under one of the exceptions listed under FAR 6.302. (Check the appropriate box for the authority – and bold the statement)

☒ FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☐ FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability;

or expert services.

☐ FAR 6.302-4 International agreement.

☐ FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.

☐ FAR 6.302-6 – National Security

☐ FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

5. A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring use of the authority.

ATF currently owns and uses EIGER software on our current 3D printers. Markforged FX-20 Continuous Filament Fabrication 3D Printer uses EIGER software. The use of the same design software is required for the merging and modification of existing CAD files. This is the only large format 3D device that can integrate with our existing system

6. Certifications.

Market Research was conducted via internet searches, trade shows, visiting other 3D printing vendors vendor manufacturing facilities, and discussion with fabrication technicians. A tour and demonstration of the Markforged FX20 printer has demonstrated its unique capabilities. The product was also demonstrated at Trades shows such as FabTech. The ability to use Carbon fiber inlay in conjunction with ULTEM filament can product ridged products than are not offer by other vendors.

The printer does not require additional post processing. This is a technique not offered in other 3D printers using the same software. The use of the same CAM Slicing software (EIGER) is required for continuity and production requirements.

Co-Prepared by:

As the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Government’s Technical Representative (GTR), I certify the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge and contains complete data/information necessary to support the recommendation and the basis for this justification.

Jodi Davis TSS SOD-SRG-TOB 06/14/24 Name, Program Office Date Office/Title

As the Contracts Specialist, I reviewed the information presented above by the program office, this information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I recommend to the Contracting Officer it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

Donald M. Comer 8/6/24 Name, Contracts Specialist Date Office of Management - Acquisitions

As the Contracting Officer and based on the information presented by the program office, the information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

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Name, Contracting Officer Date Office of Management - Acquisitions