MFR - PM RR Mazak Laser Machines.pdf

Control No: (Insert #)

Memorandum for Record

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command (ACC) Rock Island Arsenal

2. Description of Action: Mazak Laser Machines.

Nature: X 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: X Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) X Other Funds: AWCF

FY:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

__Mazak Corporation __2725 Galvin CT __Elgin, Illinois 60124-7956

Brand Name Buy: X Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: This procurement is for the PM and RR services of RIA- Mazak Laser Machines. Mazak Corporation will provide all labor and materials to perform the PM and RR services of RIA- Mazak Laser Machines.

4. Authority:

X 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:

As described at FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i), the contracting officer may conduct sole source acquisitions only if the need to do so is justified in writing and approved at the levels specified in FAR 13.501(a)(2)(ii). The proposed sole source procurement is necessary because all Technical Data Package for the Mazak Laser machines is proprietary to Mazak Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). General manufacturing operations cause normal wear and tear on the machines making the machines dysfunctional and inoperable. In order to maintain original functionality of the machines, regular PM and RR are necessary. In order to properly care for the machines, factory trained technicians who possess the proper training and background of the machines are required to make the necessary setting adjustments and repairs.

Mazak Optonics Corporation is the designer and manufacturer of RIA-JMTC's laser cutting systems. Mazak Optonics owns the proprietary technical data rights covering the engineering and design data. In addition to the systems containing proprietary information, the laser cutting systems utilize high voltage components parts such as High Voltage transformers, power supplies, and resonator components that identify the presence of lethal level.

If RIA-JMTC was to purchase a new system, the cost estimate per machine would be

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, X apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 (a)(13)(i).

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)

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted by JMTC in April 2022. In an email provided by Mazak Optonics Corporation, , dated 09 August 2022

Furthermore, additional research was conducted by performing an Internet Keyword search using the keyword "Mazak Laser Services". Results of this search show that there are several other companies other than Mazak Optonics that have the potential to provide PM and