Sole Source Justification - Keyence Microscope - 6-17-2021.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

SMALL PURCHASE ACTION

1.

Competition not feasible and practicable for the following reasons:

Supply: Only known source to provide direct replacement parts that will interface and be compatible with existing equipment.

Service: Only known source with the schematics, drawings, and technical knowledge to repair equipment to its original functioning capacity.

Original Equipment Manufacturer:

This acquisition will be negotiated on a noncompetitive basis with

Restricted to one source by Source Controlled Drawing.

Contractor has proprietary rights to software/hardware. Only source to provide enhancements, upgrades, and technical support.

Complete drawings, specifications and technical data are not available.

The acquisition must be effected by this contractor's part number.

Other

By soliciting available distributors with an estimated cost of:

In compliance with FAR 13.106-1(b), I have reviewed the proposed acquisition of

By negotiating on a noncompetitive basis with

This acquisition will be on a brand name only basis (supporting documentation is attached).

The procurement will be accomplished:

2. On the basis of the facts above which are supported in the file, I have determined that it is impractical to obtain competition for this acquisition.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE DATE LEGAL REVIEW SIGNATURE (Waiver attached)

6 October 2015

Keyence Corp of America

See attached justification.

$110,202.00Keyence Digital Microscope System

Jun 17, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

WATERVLIET ARSENAL

1 Buffington Street

WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4000

Jonathan Morehouse Phone:518-266-4355

Toolroom Supervisor

Providing Weapons to War fighters

April 30, 2021

MEMORANDUM FOR:

SUBJECT: Name Brand Sole Source Justification.

Procure (1) Keyence Digital Microscope System

Vendor: Keyence Corportation of America 500 Park Boulevard Suite 200 Itasca IL 60143

PHONE: 888-539-3623

Customer: Watervliet Arsenal 1 Buffington St.

Watervliet NY, 12189

1. Description of Purchase: Contract for the procurement of (1) Keyence Digital Microscope System

2. Sole Source Vendor Justification: Vendor is original equipment supplier and has current relationship with WVA and Benet Labs offering on-site support of equipment. Equipment from the same series and provided by the same vendor was made available by Benet Labs for the purpose of Rifling Broach Inspection and is a proven process. Continuity between WVA inspection and Benet Labs support is crucial to process. Keyence systems are standalone, not requiring external PC for operation. Described system provides HDR and SEM technology, a rotating stage that lends itself to round cutting broaches, and 3D composition with a .1 micron resolution.

3. Market Research: Keyence as an O.E. Vendor is the only supplier of the system found during my research, and offer complete packages with on-site training and support.

4. Dollar Amount: $110,202.00

5. Technical Certification: I certify this Justification is accurate and complete.

6. P.O.C. for this action is Jonathan Morehouse