SAM SSJ HAAS MILLING CENTER.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Haas VF-2SSYT CNC Machining Center listed on DJF-22-1800-PR-0004228 is available from only one manufacturer (brand name only), and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following manufacturer:

Company: Haas (Selling through Phillips) Company Address: 7390 Coca Cola Drive, Hanover, MD 21046 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Cale Hall, 678-860-1844

2. The Haas VF-2SSYT CNC Machining Center is estimated to cost xxx and is required to be delivered by 9/15/2022.

The Haas VF-2SSYT CNC Machining Center is The Haas VF-2SSYT is a super speed, multi-axis, computer numerically controlled (CNC) vertical machining center. This machine, and the options being purchased with it, will provide the Machining & Fabrication Group (MFG) with a second Haas CNC vertical machining center. This will greatly enhance efficiency and capability within the MFG shop as multiple machinists will be able to manufacture parts simultaneously.

3. [Insert one of the paragraphs listed below, depending on the justification]

Specific characteristics of the Haas VF-2SSYT CNC Machining Center that limit the availability to a sole source is solely manufactured by Haas and sold exclusively through Phillips Federal. There are many other CNC vertical machining centers on the market, but the MFG currently utilizes two (2) other Haas CNC machines and having the continuity of controllers throughout the shop is critical. Each machine utilizes its own control system which requires a different method of programming and manipulation for parts manufactured on those machines. Having multiple machines with the same controller type allows for easily switching between machines to fabricate parts without the need to reprogram or modify the parts.

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4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is a Haas VF2 vertical machining center and a Haas TL2 CNC lathe, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by having the same control mechanism. Having the same controller makes it easier to move from manufacturing a part on one machine to the next without the need for reprogramming or modifying the part.

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

<Insert description>

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a brand name only buy:

Haas CNC machine and components, (collectively, "Haas Products") are warranted by manufacturer against defects in material and workmanship. All out of warranty repair parts carry a warranty, provided the repair is performed by a Haas Certified Technician.

Only repairs performed by Haas Certified technician will be warranted.

IF GSA FAR Part 8, complete items 6-7

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

The Haas VF-2SSYT is solely manufactured by Haas and sold exclusively through Phillips Federal and is not available on any federal schedule. This is a specialized piece of equipment and can only be purchased through the manufacturer's authorized distributors. See attached letter from Haas for reference.

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7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.