Redacted_JA 24-4D1.pdf

DMEA # 24-15

6/8/2018

Defense Microelectronics Activity 4234 54th Street, McClellan, CA 95652

SOW/PWS # 24-4D1

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: Office of Secretary of Defense, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA).

2. Nature/Description of Action:

This is a new Firm Fixed Price contract for 3D printer maintenance for both printers in DMEA�s additive manufacturing laboratory.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The purpose of this task is to obtain 3D Printer Maintenance for both printers in DMEA�s additive manufacturing laboratory in accordance with PWS 24-4D1. DMEA�s 3D printers are out of calibration, and overdue for maintenance. They are critical for various QRE and other program rapid prototyping efforts. If they are not maintained, they could experience a critical failure, and impact the cost and schedule of time-sensitive projects. Total estimated value of the contract is .

4. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Soliciting from a single source; 41 U.S.C. 1901.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

DMEA regularly utilizes organic Additive Manufacturing equipment provided by 3D Systems and Markforged. The two 3D Printers need to be maintained by a knowledgeable company that are authorized by the OEMs.

DMEA procured the Markforged and Projet 3D printers via Brand Name contracts where Engitype partnered with California Surveying and Drafting, Markforged, and 3D Systems to deliver 3D printers meeting DMEA Engineering requirements. For the last 5-10 years, DMEA has contracted, or otherwise partnered, with Engitype to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, software support, and other Engineering support associated with the two 3D Printers.

Engitype Engineers are familiar with DMEA�s systems and have provided superior service and offsite support to ensure continuity of operations, even when the 3D printers are inoperable for short periods of time.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

N/A

7. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based upon the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and previous purchases.

Typed Name:

DMEA # 24-15

6/8/2018

Title: Contracting Officer Signature

8. Market Research:

DMEA procured the Markforged and Projet 3D printers via Brand Name contracts where Engitype partnered with California Surveying and Drafting, Markforged, and 3D Systems to deliver 3D printers meeting DMEA Engineering requirements. For the last 5-10 years, DMEA has contracted, or otherwise partnered, with Engitype to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, software support, and other Engineering support associated with the two 3D Printers.

Engitype Engineers are familiar with DMEA�s systems and have provided superior service and offsite support to ensure continuity of operations, even when the 3D printers are inoperable for short periods of time.

Markforged and 3D Systems both recommend Engitype for 3D printer maintenance and service.

Engitype is the authorized maintenance and support representative for the OEMs that manufactured DMEA�s 3D Printers in the local area.

9. Other Facts:

HQ0727-13-P-1310: 2013 (California Surveying and Drafting Supply: ProJet procurement) HQ072722P0004: April 2022 � March 2023 (Engitype: ProJet/MarkForged Maintenance)

10. Listing of Sources:

ENGITYPE LLC

5800 Soundview DR STE D104 Gig Harbor, Washington 98335-2077

11. Actions to Increase Competition:

None

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer�s knowledge and belief.

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