SOLE SOURCE DOC.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source Procurement form (TRFB 4491/3) for a purchase valued between $15,000 and $350,000.

The contracting action concerns the acquisition of a FormLabs 3D printer, Fuse 1+ 30W Workflow Essentials Package (GSA catalog number 470SMA19D08NN), with a required delivery date of June 24, 2026. FormLabs, represented by manufacturer point of contact Kevin Coscia (617-396-4874, kevin.coscia@formlabs.com), is the sole identified source. The justification states that no substitutes are available due to compatibility requirements with the organization's existing 3D Printer Lab and software support infrastructure. The acquisition is necessary to support mission needs, expand current capabilities and capacity, provide software continuity, and avoid the requirement for new software and training. The procurement supports the ability to produce 3D-printed parts meeting mission requirements at the Defense Language Assessment and Testing (DLAT) facility and addresses rapid customer demand fulfillment. The requesting activity certifies that the material represents minimum government requirements and is compatible with existing systems. The contracting officer is identified as Baldwin Diana T, DLA Weapons Support, Puget Sound facility, with the CUI category designated as PROCURE/SSEL and limited distribution controlled to federal use only.