Justification FAR Part 13 - Novacam Cannon Barrel Bore Scanning System - Award Notice.pdf

CUI

JUNE 2025

. JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR Part 13 Justification and Approval

Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

Program/Equipment: This requirement is for one (1) each new Novacam Cannon Barrel Scanning System mounting fixture for use in the new Profile Verification system being built in support of Large Caliber Cannon production at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) per the Statement of Work.

Authority: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(2), Sole Source Acquisitions.

Amount: The total estimated purchase price of this action is $280,000.00. RDT&E funds will be used for this procurement.

Prepared by: Katja Fox Phone: 518-266-5757

Contract Specialist Date: 06 Aug 2025 E-mail: katja.fox.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer: Lauren Scripps Phone: 518-266-5089

Contracting Officer Date: 13 Aug 2025 E-mail: lauren.a.scripps@army.mil

Technical: Jordan Shepler Phone: 520-673-6048

Mechanical Engineer Date: 29 July 2025 E-mail: jordan.g.shepler.civ@army.mil

Requirements: Jordan Shepler Phone: 520-673-6048

Mechanical Engineer Date: 29 July 2025 E-mail: jordan.g.shepler.civ@army.mil

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Legal Counsel:

Michael Shopp Phone: (520) 692-1931 Attorney Advisor E-mail: Michael.j.shopp3.civ@army.mil

9/2/2025

X Michael Shopp

Signed by: SHOPP.MICHAEL.JOHN.1619750108

JUNE 2025

FAR Part 13 Justification and Approval Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

1. Requiring Activity: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Benet Laboratories

2. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC- WVA) is the procuring activity for this action.

3. Description of Action: This action will result in a new firm fixed price purchase order for one (1) new Novacam Cannon Barrel Scanning System and mounting fixture for use in the new Profile Verification System being built in support of Large Caliber Cannon production at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) per the Statement of Work. The award is projected for Q1 FY2026. The total estimated price of this action is $280,000.00. The funds utilized are FY25 RDT&E Funds. This will be awarded sole source to Willrich Precision Instrument Company INC (Cage: 9S016), 80 Broadway, Cresskill, NJ 07626- 2164.

4. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for one (1) new Novacam Cannon Barrel Scanning System and mounting fixture for use in the new Profile Verification system being built in support of Large Caliber Cannon production at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) per the Statement of Work.

Item Quantity Delivery Date Estimated Unit Price

Estimated Value

Barrel Bore Straightening

Scanning System

1 18 weeks after contract award date

$280,000.00 $280,000.00

5. Authority Cited: Title 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2) as implemented in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

6. Reason for Authority Cited:

a. Background: Novacam is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the interferometry laser bore measurement system currently being integrated at WVA and is the only known manufacturer of equipment directly compatible with the software programs and specialized accessories already developed or purchased by WVA. Use of any other brand of equipment will require the Government to reproduce or re-procure these software programs and specialized accessories at a great expense that is unlikely to be recovered through competition.

b. Alternatives: There are no known alternatives that are compatible with the software programs being used currently at WVA.

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c. Impact if not approved: If a different barrel scanning system is purchased, the Government will lose any benefit inherent to cross-compatibility with existing software and equipment at WVA. A new system other than what is requested will require WVA to develop and test new control software and a post-processor before the unit can support production, and such software will not be able to be utilized by the other systems at the facility. This would result in duplicate costs for engineering design and development that are closely aligned with the prior awarded order. Utilization of a technology other than what is being requested would incur an additional cost related to training, application integration design, and system validation testing.

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a. Effective competition: The Government does not anticipate any effective competition for this action, as the required item is only sold by the original equipment manufacturer’s licensed dealer network within the U.S., and is further restricted by a sales territory distributorship agreement, limiting the dealer network to Willrich Precision Instruments, INC. based on WVA’s physical location. The notices required by FAR 5.201 will be published and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, or proposal, which will be considered by the Government.

b. Subcontracting competition: Willrich Precision Instrument Company INC (Cage:

9S016) is a small business.

8. Actions to Increase Competition: Notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published, and any proposals received shall be considered. Although no further action to increase competition is contemplated at this time, the Government will continue to survey the marketplace and review our acquisition strategy should additional information be received. Any information received will be considered to determine if a competitive acquisition should be conducted or to determine potential future requirements.

9. Market Research: Market Research was conducted and completed in June 2025 by Jordan Shepler, Mechanical Engineer, Benet Laboratories. Techniques used include internet searches and personal knowledge of the supplies of this type based on general knowledge acquired in the workplace. One supplier was found to be capable of providing the Novacam Cannon Barrel Scanning System mounting fixture, Willrich Precision Instrument Company INC, which is a small business. Additionally, ACC-WVA posted a source sought notice on SAM.gov from 10 June 2025 to 20 June 2025. One response was yielded from the notice from Willrich Precision.

10. Interested Sources: The notices required by FAR 5.201 will be published and any proposals received will be considered.

11. Other Facts:

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a. Procurement history.

Contract Number Contractor Procurement

Method Amount (est.)

Delivery date

W911PT24P0087 WILLRICH

PRESICION

INSTRUMENTS

INC

Full and Open Competition

$349,300.00 31 December

W911PT24P0087, 06 May 2024, Full and Open Competition, Requesting sole source competition based on the justification noted above, to avoid reprograming of the software on the current barrel scanning system utilized at WVA.

b. Other facts. N/A

12. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jordan Shepler Mechanical Engineer

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price/cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be made completing a price analysis by comparison to prior procurements and independent Government estimate.

Lauren Scripps Contracting Officer

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Lauren Scripps Contracting Officer

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