Limiting-Competition-Tool interlock upgrade signed.pdf

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal Corpus Christi Army Depot Contracting Office (ACC-RSA-CCAD), Corpus Christi, TX 78419.

2. Description of Action: Haas Machine Upgrade

Nature: New Requirement Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number W45N7V014700KG_______ Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Funds: Army Working Capital Funds_____ FY: 2020________ Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Phillips Corporation Federal Division_____________ 7390 Coca Cola Drive________________________ Hanover, MD 21076__________________________

Brand Name Buy: No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: This is a Firm Fixed Priced contract for the installation of the processor/control upgrade, remote jog handle, door interlock kit, lathe sl-30 on a Haas Tool Interlock machine, barcode T0001257, serial number 3077054.

Estimated number of service days to complete the install is three (3) days. Total estimated value of this action is

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.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Phillips Corporation Inc., Federal Division, is the sole and exclusive distributor of Hass CNC Machine Tools and any associated factory certified service, training and applications work for facilities in the United States. All repair parts carry a warranty, provided the repair is performed by a Hass Certified Technician. Phillips Corporation Federal Division is the only authorized distribution source for all federal government customers according to the Haas CNC website.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203, apply and will be followed.

7. Market Research: Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted through the following methods: Contacted knowledgeable individuals in the Industry regarding market capabilities to meet the requirement. Kelly Cressman with Phillips Corporation Inc was contacted on 25 June 2020. Ms. Cressman provided a letter from Haas Automation stating that Phillips Corporation is the sole distributor for Haas equipment.

Version – February 2017

8. 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.

Michael Paddack Chief, Equipment Maintenance Division

9. 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 and market research.

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.

Archie Covington Contracting Officer

PADDACK.MICHAEL.

JEFFREY.128707473

Digitally signed by

PADDACK.MICHAEL.JEFFREY.128

7074731 Date: 2020.07.20 12:35:15 -05'00'

COVINGTON.ARCH

IE.LEE.JR.10197896

Digitally signed by

COVINGTON.ARCHIE.LEE.JR.10197

89639 Date: 2020.07.21 11:56:16 -05'00'