A02 Limiting_Competition_Under_SAT_MANDATORY_Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) documenting a justification to limit competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for a federal contract action. The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking preventative maintenance and repair services for two wax material 3D printers at the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) located at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. The contract vehicle is a Purchase Order (W519TC26PXXXX) with fixed pricing under ACWF funding for Fiscal Year 2026. The proposed contractor is Nota3D, a single-source selection with no brand name buy requirement.

The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the authority for limiting competition, arguing that Nota3D is the only reasonable source capable of providing the required supplies and services. The MFR documents that Nota3D is the designer and manufacturer of these specific 3D printers and the only authorized contractor holding proprietary knowledge, specialized parts, and trained technicians necessary for effective maintenance and repair. Market research conducted on October 25 and November 19, 2025, confirmed that Nota3D is the sole authorized company for maintaining and repairing these printers, with pricing found to be reasonable based on historical contract review comparisons. The action is classified as not requiring brand name restriction posting under SAT, and approval has been provided by the Contracting Officer, with instructions to send the redacted justification to CONOPS prior to posting.