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DETERMINATION & FINDINGS FOR OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

(ACTIONS SAT AND BELOW)

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT:

2. PROPOSED CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER: Plasmatreat USA, Inc.

Richard Burke

2541 Technology Drive, Suite 407

Elgin, Illinois 60124-7845

DUNS: 021791309

CAGE Code: 73VA6

3. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: REDACTED

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):

XX Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

___ Unusual and Compelling Urgency

___ Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services

___ International Agreement

___ Authorized or Required by Statute

___ National Security

___ Public Interest

5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE:

The item(s) listed in section one above is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

___ Compatibility: The item(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

XX Proprietary: A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

REDACTED requires an atmospheric pressure plasma treatment system to prepare surfaces for bonding or other applications. The system shall use air and forming gas (a combination of hydrogen and nitrogen) to produce oxidized and reduced surfaces, respectively. The system shall include a programmable robot capable of moving in 3-Cartesian axes to automate surface treatments. The system shall include an environmental enclosure to isolate operators from the plasma during treatment. The Plasmatreat USA, Inc. Openair® Plasma system contains patent technology that is pertinent to current and upcoming projects within the REDACTED, which meets the Government minimum requirements stated above (reference US10555411 – Plasmatreat Patent & US6677550B2 Plasmatreat Patent in PCF). Collectively, these patents describe the competitive edge of Plasmatreat USA, Inc., namely that they have sophisticated plasma head designs that can provide uniform 2-dimensional treatment of a surface with a compact head structure. In addition, these heads can be made in different sizes, which allows large or small areas to be treated. Other companies either do not provide air-based systems (SurfX Technologies) or do not provide automated systems (Atmospheric Plasma Solutions) or do not have Plasmatreat’s proprietary technology that allows for uniform surface treatments.

___ Experimental Continuity: The item(s) must be consistent with prior materials in order to ensure experimental continuity. Describe the conditions that necessitate the use of experimental continuity:

___ Warranty: Purchasing item(s) from another manufacturer/provider would void existing warranty. Provide a brief explanation for the use of this reason and the impact that would occur if the item was purchased from another manufacturer/provider:

___ Direct Replacement: These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment and no substitutes exist.

___ Other reasoning to support a sole-source buy:

6. FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION:

It has been determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and that approval of this recommendation is in the best interest of the government. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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