Restricting Competition Document_Redacted.pdf

Control No.: JA-26-Nat-0466

Restricting Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold In accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a) and RFO DFARS 212.10-70

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command, Office of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Division (ACC-APG, Natick Division), 10 General Greene Avenue, Building 1, Natick, MA 01760

2. Description of Action:

Nature: _X_ New Requirement ___ Follow-on Requirement

Proposed Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order

Proposed Pricing/Contract Type: X Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Purchase Request Number:

Funds: X FY26 Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) X Other Funds: RDT&E

FY: 2026

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Stratasys, Inc.

5995 Opus Parkway Minnetonka, MN 55343-9682

Brand Name Buy: X Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Soldier Center, Soldier Sustainment Directorate, Engineered Systems Division (DEVCOM-SC, SSD, ESD) requires comprehensive preventative maintenance coverage, support, and rectification (as necessary) for four Stratasys 3D printer systems namely its F900, F3300, J850, and H350 at U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center to maximize printer uptime, to minimize routine in-house upkeep time, and to ensure printed part quality in support of research and development efforts.

Included in this requirement are the following: corrective maintenance for those printers, sourcing for quality replacement parts and installation, and continuous remote and in-person support as necessary.

Period of Performance (PoP), including FAR clause 52.217-8 extension(s):

September 1, 2026, to November 21, 2027

System: Recertification Lead Time:

F900 Delivery on or before 24SEPT2026

J850 Delivery on or before 24SEPT2026

System: Base PoP for Maintenance Coverage:

F900 24SEPT2026 to 21MAY2027

J850 24SEPT2026 to 21MAY2027

F3300 15JAN2027 to 21MAY2027

H350 12MAY2027 to 21MAY2027

System: Maximum PoP under FAR clause 52.217-8 extension for Maintenance Coverage:

F900 24SEPT2026 to 21NOV2027

J850 24SEPT2026 to 21NOV2027

F3300 15JAN2027 to 21NOV2027

H350 12MAY2027 to 21 NOV2027

Total Value:

4. Authority:

41 U.S.C. § 1901(a)(1): To promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall provide for special simplified procedures for purchases of property and services for amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold.

RFO FAR 12.0001(a): Acquisitions of commercial products or commercial services are subject to other parts of the FAR. This part takes precedence when there is an inconsistency.

RFO FAR 12.102(a): Document decisions to restrict competition, including the use of brand-name descriptions without allowing for “equal” products, as follows: For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Stratasys, Inc. is the only source available for these services. The sophistication and proprietary nature of these innovative 3D printing systems require maintenance that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) can provide. Stratasys, as the OEM, tightly controls repair and replacement parts as well as repair and replacement manuals such that components are only released in connection to a specific system’s serial number. Stratasys does not train or authorize third parties to perform maintenance or complete repairs on these systems.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For RFO FAR Part 12 actions, the publicization requirements of RFO FAR Part 5 apply. RFO FAR 12.202(a).

The Government intends to publicize a special notice on the Government Point of Entry (GPE), SAM.gov, for interested vendors to state their interest and potential capability to meet this requirement.

7. Market Research: The Government queried the internet, government subject matter experts, and external industry representatives about sources for providing these services. The consensus was that Stratasys is the only source for this requirement. In accordance with the Market Research document, the Government determined this requirement to be commercial and did not identify any other vendors capable of meeting this requirement other than Stratasys.

8. Other Facts: None.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. The Contractor’s pricing will be determined fair and reasonable based on

Additionally, I hereby approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature:

Alejandro Ayala Contracting Officer ACC-APG, Natick Division