Sole Source Printer PM and Calibration Redacted Rev1.pdf

Control No:

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal – Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Contracting Office (CCAM-ALC) 9035 Ocean Dr. Bldg. 10, Mail Stop 18 Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5260.

2. Description of Action: Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number, W912NW-21-P-0025

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price

Funds: AWCF

FY: 22

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Stratasys, Inc.

6855 Shady Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3420

Brand Name Buy: No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Preventative Maintenance (PM), calibration repairs, and software upgrades for the Fortus FDM 400MC and 450MC 3D Printer per the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications. These are critical instruments utilized by the Tool and Die Shop to manufacture specialized production fixtures for various depot parts and programs.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: April 30, 2022, to April 29, 2023 - $30,000.00 1st Opt. Yr.: April 30, 2023 to April 29, 2024 - $30,000.00 2nd Opt. Yr.: April 30, 2023 to April 29 2024 - $30,000.00

Total Value: $ 90,000.00

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Stratasys, Inc. is the OEM of the Fortus FDM 400MC and 450MC 3D Printer equipment utilized daily in support of the Tool and Die Shop.

Stratasys, Inc. contains the proprietary application software required to operate the equipment. Stratasys, Inc. is the only company able to furnish the software patches, repairs, upgrades, and troubleshoot problems telephonically as required. Stratasys, Inc.

will not furnish proprietary engineering designs or schematics to any other source outside of their company or train outside engineers. CCAD does not have the expertise or the qualified personnel to perform the repair and calibration services required for the equipment.

6. Publicizing Contract ActionsFor FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply and will be followed. The justification will be redacted and published with the solicitation.

7. Market Research: Conducted by: Gilbert Sanchez, Industrial Specialist

Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted through the following methods:

Personal knowledge in procuring supplies/services of this type.

Contact with knowledgeable persons in Government and/or industry regarding the commercial nature of this requirement and/or standard industry practices in this area of supply/services.

Matthew Nolder and Ronald Cervania – CCAD Mechanical Engineers – November 2019

– Discussed if any other Contractor could perform the PM and calibrations. Equipment performance and calibration due dates was also discussed.

Natalie Bappe – Stratasys Engineer and Paul Dungey – Stratasys Technician – November 2019 – Discussed if any other Contractor could perform the PM and calibrations. Stratasys holds proprietary rights. CCAD Maintenance Teams do not have the specific training and certifications to calibrate, troubleshoot, make adjustments, or repair the Fortus FDM 400MC and 450MC.

Review of Government/Commercial Databases: October 2021

The Fortus FDM 400MC and 450MC 3D Printer is sold in the commercial marketplace based on market research conducted by performing a search on Google resulting Stratasys’ s, Inc. website. In addition, the company’s website list many services offered commercially.

Control No: W45N7V-0091-00YE

Stratasys’s, Inc. website lists industries that utilize their products and services, including

Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Dental, Medical, Education, and Railway.

Searched commercial sources for companies that could provide Fortus FDM 400MC and 450MC 3D Printer services resulting in “Stratasys” as a source.

Searched to see if other companies could provide services on the Fortus FDM 400MC and 450MC 3D Printer. No information was discovered indicating other vendors could provide the required services.

https://rpl.mechse.illinois.edu/img/printers/fdm.pdf https://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/fortus-380mc-450mc

8. Other Facts: Procurement History/Previous Contracts: W912NW21P0025 $31,950.00 POP: April 16, 2022 – April 15, 2022 Base Year.

W912NW-19-P-0033; Awarded to Stratasys, Inc. (Cage: 1GKB4), a Large Business on 5 February 2019; NAICS: 811212; Size Standard: $27.5M; Firm Fixed Price; Total Contract Value: $47,000.00; Period of Performance: Base Year – 5 February 2019 – 4 February 2020; OY1 – 5 February 2020 – 4 February 2021; OY2 – 5 February 2021 – 4 February 2022 – NOTE: Options were not exercised.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Gilbert Sanchez Date: 14 Apr 2022 Title: Industrial Specialist

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon previous awarded contracts

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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