Limited Source Justification-3D Printer Maintenance-for release.pdf

Control No: xxxxxxxx

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Building 9 Phipps Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806

2. Description of Action: Enterprise & Systems Integration Center [ESIC], Logistics Research & Engineering Directorate [LRED], Packaging Division [PD] requires 3D Printer Maintenance Services for a ProJet 5500x and ProJet 660Pro 3D printers with were manufactured by 3D Systems, Inc. The service needed includes inspections, tune-ups, testing, and component replacement as needed. The purpose of this service contract would be to provide maintenance and repair services for both printers as well as a minimum one time preventative maintenance visit per calendar year. The period of performance shall be twelve [12] months from the time of award with two [2] additional twelve-month option years.

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number TBD

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: RDT&E

FY: 2021

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

BES-3D LLC

37 E Main Street

Lexington, Ohio 44904

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The United States Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command

Armaments Center (CCDC AC), is procuring maintenance services for two 3D Systems printers. The maintenance and repair services shall apply to the 3D Systems ProJet 5500x and 3D Systems ProJet 660Pro 3D printers, including inspections, tune-ups, testing, and component replacement as needed. The 3D printers are technically complex and can only be maintained in accordance with 3D systems manufacturer specifications. Maintenance can only be provided by 3D Systems or an approved distributor of 3D Systems equipment and services. 3D Systems was contacted and they have assigned BES-3D the exclusive rights to support 3D Systems products for the entire state of New Jersey.

ProJet 5500x: Serial Number: 30172280004 ProJet 660Pro: Serial Number: 66010246

Period of Performance: Base: July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 Option 1: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 Option 2: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024

Total Value: $ 117,302.37

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The Government has only been able to identify one vendor, BES-3D Systems LLC, which is capable of providing certified technicians that work on these 3D Printers (see paragraph 7 for market research details). Failure to award a contract to maintain these printers would result in degraded performance and eventual failure of the printers, which would jeopardize mission requirements.

BES-3D Systems LLC has been assigned the state of New Jersey and are the exclusive authorized reseller and authorized service representative for 3D Systems equipment.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 ______________________.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research:

Market research was accomplished using data gathered from the internet. A search for 3D System service agents was conducted and none in the state of New Jersey were discovered. Additionally, a review of awards was conducted using Beta SAM, and none were discovered. BES-3D was the only authorized service provider that was identified for New Jersey.

An email was sent to 3D Systems Incorporated to support-us@3dsystems.com to get confirmation that BES-3D is the only certified service representative for NJ. On Dec 15, 2020 Terry Rexford of the 3D Systems Support Team confirmed that BES-3D was the exclusive provided for New Jersey. Based on this the only potential offeror is BES-3D, LLC.

8. Other Facts: None

9. 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.

Typed Name: James W. SeChrist Date: 3 May 21 Title: Procurement Coordinator/COR Signature: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name: David S. Gordon Date: 03 May 2021 Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx