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N0018920Q0527 CNC Machine Synopsis Federal contract opportunity
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Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command

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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions <$250K)

The service or material listed on N0432A20RC003BQ is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer's name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: ShopBot Tools Inc.

Manufacturer POC & Phone nr.: Buddy Warner, Phone: 888-680-4466

Mfr. Address: 33338 Industrial Drive, Durham. NC. 27704

Dealer/ Rep: Buddy Warner

Dealer/ Rep address/ phone nr. 33338 Industrial Drive, Durham, NC. 27704. Phone: 888-680- 4466 or 919-680-4800

_Q{__ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

PRS Gantry Tools-Alpha 96" x 60" x 8" ShopBot CNC router machine, to include the PRS Gantry Tools-Al pha and associated CAD/CAM software. Estimated cost of$ Requested delivery date oDfecember 17. 2020.

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source/brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

The Command currently utilizes a n older and smaller ShopBot CNC Router system, the employees are very failure with the brand's operating system and the machines capability's.

Moreover, we intend to utilize our current operation system, with the software upJlrades to 012erate the new machine. The PRS Gantry Tools-Alpha 96" x 60" x 8" ShopBot CNC router machine, to include the PRS Gantry Tools-Alpha provides greater ability to our exhibit fabrication department and with the "Automatic Tool Changer (ATC}" capability, which is featured on this machine, we will reduce production time by 20%. this feature is typically found on more expensive systems. ShopBot also utilizes proprietary design software that is upgradable and as mentioned, our personnel are extremely versed in the operatinisystem which reduces down time for training re,:arding other CAD/CAM programs found on other manufacturers machines, \(. The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

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46 Date: 2020.08.12 13:45:12 ‐04'00'

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