W15QKN-20-Q-0051 - Redacted Limited Sources Justification.pdf

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Nano Dimension DragonFly 2020 Pro Upgrade

2. Description of Action: The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Armaments Center has a requirement to purchase a quantity of one (1), each NanoDimension DragonFly 2020 Lights-out Digital Additive Manufacturing (LDM) system.

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number ____TBD______________________

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________

Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________

Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours

Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds:

_RDT&E_______

FY: 2019________

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: This effort is for a new firm fixed price contract for a quantity of one (1), each NanoDimension DragonFly 2020 Lights-out

Digital Additive Manufacturing (LDM) system. This upgrade includes all hardware necessary to complete the install and the installation of hardware. The effort will also include ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Base Period: ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- Option 1: ============ ------------------- Option 2: ============ -------------------

Total: $ 157,800

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.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable

FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The Nano Dimension DragonFly 2020 Pro is an integral piece of manufacturing equipment, used within the CCDC Armaments Center for =============== ================. The NanoDimension DragonFly 2020 LDM system is an upgrade to the DragonFly 2020 Pro which is currently being used by CCDC Armaments Center.

This upgrade will -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Without this upgrade, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- -----------------. As a result, -------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------. Additionally, this specific Nano Dimension LDM brand name is required to ensure -----------------------------------------------------------------------. If this justification was not approved, the Government would expect to incur substantial duplication costs of $------------. The duplication costs would consist of ---------------

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 ______________________.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C)

FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Market Research was conducted between November 2019 and January 2020. The research consisted of internet searches, discussions with knowledgeable individuals within the Government and industry as well as reviews of Federal Supply Schedules. The research determined that brand name was required and =========== were capable of providing the brand name equipment, installation, preventative maintenance and training on the new system. The =========== are as follows: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ====================. To date, no other sources have written to express interest in this effort.

8. Other Facts: N/A

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: ================= Date: ========== Title: ==================

Signature:

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 price analysis.

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.

Typed Name: =========== Date: =========== Title: ===============

Signature: