SSJ_Redacted_Final.pdf

Office of Contracting and Logistics Management Revised 13 August 2018

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE <$250K

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PO Number:

The effort listed on this form is for (please mark one):

The material and/or service listed on this form is (please mark one):

Restricted to the following source or manufacturer:

Manufacturer/Source: Phillips Corp

POC and Phone Number:

Address:

Description of the item(s) or service(s) required and the estimated cost(s):

Item# MFG Name MFG Part# Description Qty U/I Unit Price Ext Price 1 Phillips

Corp

M 100 EOS M 100

Option/Accessories Package

1 EA

TOTAL: $112,099.29

*** If additional items are required, please provide on a separate spreadsheet

Sole Source Brand Name

Supply Service

1. List the Required Delivery Date (RDD) or Period of Performance (POP):

RDD is 1 December 2018

*** If additional space is required, please attach a continuation sheet.

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

This purchase is for the accessories and components that are compatible with the existing Phillips Corporation 3D metal printer which was purchased in FY18. These parts are required in order for the printer to be fully functional. The majority of these parts are only available in the open market through Phillips Corporation.

3. Indicate if the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

The requested accessories and components represent the minimum requirements of the Government.

This 3D Printer will enable the printing of individual turbine and compressor blades, the likes of which are being tested for ONR and DoD Contractors as part of a multi-year contract in support of continuing ONR-sponsored research on alternative, diverse, and optimized power sources for energy efficiency.

4. Indicate if the material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect or interface with the existing system.

NPS recently purchased an EOS M 100 3D Metal Printer manufactured by Phillips Corporation. This accessory and options package will enable the unit to be fully functional. Phillips Corporation is the sole manufacturer for the compatible accessories and components. There are no authorized distributors for this accessory and options package.

5. Does a patent, copyright or proprietary data limit competition?

No.

6. Are the items “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment? If so, provide the information about the Next Higher Assembly (NHA)/equipment which the replacement parts are going into (e.g., description, model, part number, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), etc.).

No.

7. Provide any additional information to support a sole source/brand name sole source procurement. The rationale must justify “either” substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not recovered through competition or unacceptable delays in fulfilling the mission of the agency.

The current model of the 3D printer is from the same manufacturer. The components of this purchase are required to ensure the 3D printer is fully functional. To ensure this, the same manufacturer is required.

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PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES

THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL: