Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a federal contract opportunity issued by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), located in McClellan, California, under SOW/PWS #26-6F2.

The requirement is for a new Firm Fixed Price order to procure a Nordson Pro4 Tabletop Dispenser for accurately placing die and dispensing epoxy, with funding through RDT&E. The Nordson Pro4 is a compact tabletop automated dispenser that applies controlled amounts of materials such as adhesives, sealants, lubricants, or coatings onto parts, following programmed paths to place material consistently, reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and support small-batch or production assembly work. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The sole source justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as the authority for soliciting from a single source under 41 U.S.C. 1901. The rationale for sole sourcing centers on the Nordson EFD Pro4 being a proven platform providing required automated, repeatable, and vision-assisted dispensing capability that reduces operational risk through compatibility with existing or commonly available Nordson components, established operator workflows, and manufacturer-supported programming. The contracting officer verified through the Nordson Area Sales Manager that Nordson does not use distributors and sells direct to consumer only. A formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov with salient characteristics, and vendors meeting or exceeding those characteristics will be considered for award. The sole identified source is Nordson EFD LLC, located at 40 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914. The document was dated June 8, 2018, and digitally signed by Contracting Officer Michael Hallock on October 6, 2026.