Justification and Approval_437 MXS 3D Printer Services for 900MC_Redacted.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document) for a sole source acquisition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

The Air Force Materiel Command (AMC), 628th Contracting Squadron/PKA, is awarding a purchase order contract on a sole source basis to Stratasys, Inc. for annual service, repairs, and updates required in the Emerald Care 900MC service plan for a Fortus 900MC 3D printer located in Building 536 on the Ponus 90OMC 3D printer in Building 536 on the JP-CHS in support of the 437 MXS Metals Technology Section. The contract is valued at a redacted amount per year for an estimated total contract value that is also redacted. The acquisition dollar value is less than $10M and falls under the individual basis justification category.

The sole source justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Stratasys, Inc., as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is the only authorized vendor approved to provide maintenance services for the Fortus 900MC 3D Printer; unauthorized servicing would void the manufacturer's warranty. A presolicitation notice was posted on March 23, 2026, with no responses received. The contracting officer (Matthew B. Michel) certified the justification as accurate on April 14, 2026, and technical personnel (Anna Hill) certified supporting data on April 15, 2026. The justification complies with RFO 6.104-1 and R-DFARS 206.104-72 approval requirements.