Sole Source Justification X7 printer_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$150k)

Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 02003768 is sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or to only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide original manufacturer's name.

(If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: MARKFORGED,INC._ Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: BRYAN PAINTER, Ph: (617)666-1935 Mfr. Address: 480 PLEASANT ST STE C10, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-2463 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: Hawk Ridge Systems (POC: Tristan Butler) Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: 8461 154th Avenue NE Ste 100, Redmond, Wa 98052/ Ph:

(425)318-1304

__X__ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

_____MarkForged Model X7 3D Printer and Accessories Kit, __X__Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or particular brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.).

Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

Due to testing requirements for 05T and Dahlgren we needed to ensure the material we are printing in meets the additive manufacturing requirements per NAVSEAINST 4870.10 and due to prototyping of these new materials we are seeking the X7 due to its ability to print in the solid strand carbon fiber, Kevlar and high temp fiberglass. This is in conjunction with

NAVSEA 04X’s purchase of the metal X printer from Markforged.

__X__The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the

Government

The Markforge X7 is found to be the only 3D printer that can perform the functions and print in the material that is required by the shipyard with the high degree of quality needed.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

__N/A__The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. Just Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

__X__A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

____The ability to print in onyx, solid strand “solid” carbon fiber, Kevlar and high temp fiberglass for infill.

____These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

__X__Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Item is new, not direct replacement and being requested due to the ability to print in Onyx as well as the solid strand carbon fiber, Kevlar and high temp fiberglass for testing with

Dalgren and NAVSEA 05 on materials used shipboard. Due to the Shipyard already owning a

Markforged X7 this is to provide continuity amongst the 3D printing qualified personnel that have been trained on this equipment and to be familiar on one piece of equipment along with the logistics of having repair parts and consumables on hand for one type and not have multiple different parts for the different types of 3D printers.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT

TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT

THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN

Contracting Officer Signature________________________________ Date__________________

FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)