Sole Source Justification- Optomec Inc Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source document submitted by the United States Naval Academy to procure a replacement ultrasonic cassette system for an AJP 5X OPTOMEC Aerosol Jet Printer used by the EC Department at USNA. The requirement is for one (1) replacement ultrasonic cassette system compatible with the existing AJP 5X system. The required delivery date is 16 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). The independent government estimate is redacted in the document.

The justification establishes that Optomec, Inc. is the sole source capable of providing the required equipment based on compatibility requirements, patent protection, and proprietary technology. The document demonstrates that the replacement ultrasonic cassette must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with the existing AJP 5X OPTOMEC Aerosol Jet Printer previously purchased under Purchase Order N0018921P0490. The justification notes that Optomec is the owner of multiple patents protecting its aerosol jet printing technology and does not authorize other companies to sell or distribute aerosol printers. The contracting officer, Cody Witz of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department, signed and approved the sole source justification on 9/01/2026, determining that the circumstances justifying only one source are reasonably available to the contract action.