N0016726Q10460001_Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: C/618

TO: Code 02

DATE: 09 DEC 2025

SUBJECT: Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo for Actions Under SAT

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (Include manufacture/sole source name and address.)

NSWCCD, Code 618 requires a blanket purchase order for the repetitive purchase of Stratasys brand supplies including but not limited to cannisters, build foundation packs, extruder tip sets, miscellaneous hardware replacement items and consumables. These materials allow Code 618 to utilize their Stratasys additive manufacturing (AM) systems in support of the Manufacturing of Attritable Systems at Scale project and other efforts. The period of performance for the agreement is 5 years from date of agreement award.

MANUFACTURER: Stratasys ADDRESS: 7665 Commerce Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME. The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

Code 618 has several Stratasys brand AM systems in its labs. The Stratasys systems require the use of OEM parts and materials and will not function with any third-party parts or materials.

1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements.

Stratasys is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for its Stratasys brand AM systems and sells parts and consumables directly and through authorized resellers.