Justification Review Document Summary

This is a Justification Review Document for Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) for a firm-fixed-price contract with MD5 MasterGraphics Inc. for 3D Printing Equipment support services.

The Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) seeks to procure preventative maintenance and remedial repair services for HP 3D printing equipment. The contract is valued at an estimated amount for the period of July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027, with an additional option year, for a total project value to be determined (specific dollar amounts are redacted). The procurement authority is cited under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, based on the determination that only one responsible source can satisfy the requirement due to proprietary knowledge, parts, procedures, and technology associated with the HP equipment. MD5 MasterGraphics is identified as an HP authorized service organization currently supporting the equipment under the original purchase warranty. The contract will include FAR clause 52.244-5 requiring subcontractor competition to the maximum practicable extent. No acquisition plan is required as the procurement does not meet threshold requirements, and no other sources have expressed written interest in the requirement to date.