Sole Source Justification 3D Systems Final.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Regional Procurement Office-

East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) provides contracting support for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

This requirement is a follow-on for order 36C24418P2349, which is expiring 6/19/2022. A one year base, plus three 12-month options, firm-fixed priced purchase order is requested.

The total period of performance for this request is 6/20/2022 6/19/2026. The VAPHS requires the continued support and maintenance for their 3D Systems, Inc. ProX Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Series 6100/500 3D Printer. This requirement continues the support for the calibration of the 3D Printer, system and firmware updates, and bug patches. The estimated amount for this order is

Name of Proposed Contractor 3D Systems, Inc.

Street Address 333 Three D Systems Circle City, State, and ZIP Rock Hill, SC 29730 Socio-Economic Type Other Than Small (Large)

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The manufacturer, 3D Systems, Inc, is the only vendor capable of providing the proprietary maintenance for their Series 6100/500 3D Printer. It is not possible for a third party to provide this service because 3D Systems, Inc. is the only vendor that provides the spare parts and system laser replacement, and printer and firmware updates.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

The market research conducted identified only one capable and authorized source to satisfy the government s requirement, 3D Systems, Inc., an other than small business. 3D Systems, Inc. was inquired whether there were resellers of their 3D Printer Maintenance. The vendor replied and said there were no resellers of the printer support and they are the sole provider of the 3D Printer Maintenance.

The Vendor Information Pages (VIP) was analyzed. The Contract Specialist searched NAICS 811219 , Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, reached out to nine Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), five Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and received no responses.

The historical NCO4 contract data confirms Purchase Order 36C24418P2349 was awarded as a sole source to 3D Systems, Inc for a base plus three 12-month options in the amount of $74,000.00 and expires 6/19/2022. The pricing per year was $18,500.00.

The procurement strategy is to sole source this requirement to 3D Systems, Inc, an other than small business as aone year, firm-fixed price, open market purchase order.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-

1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.