Brand Name Sole Source Justification - Creaform MetraSCAN - 4-22-2025 (NLO).pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W911PT25Q0065
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This document is a Justification for Sole Source Small Purchase Action for a Creaform MetraSCAN BLACK+ 3D Inspection Scanning System, with an estimated cost of $222,002.75. The acquisition is for the Watervliet Arsenal and will be procured without competitive bidding due to several key factors, including being the only known source for direct replacement parts compatible with existing equipment, possessing proprietary rights to software/hardware, and being the sole source for enhancements, upgrades, and technical support.
Starting in June 2024, the procurement will be accomplished by soliciting available distributors, with the justification noting that Creaform is the only reasonable manufacturer for this system. The document indicates that current market research has determined no other manufacturer's products will be compatible with existing equipment. The sole source justification is supported by the contractor's unique technical capabilities, including exclusive schematics, drawings, and technical knowledge required to repair the equipment to its original functioning capacity.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE
SMALL PURCHASE ACTION
1.
Competition not feasible and practicable for the following reasons:
Supply: Only known source to provide direct replacement parts that will interface and be compatible with existing equipment.
Service: Only known source with the schematics, drawings, and technical knowledge to repair equipment to its original functioning capacity.
Original Equipment Manufacturer:
This acquisition will be negotiated on a noncompetitive basis with
Restricted to one source by Source Controlled Drawing.
Contractor has proprietary rights to software/hardware. Only source to provide enhancements, upgrades, and technical support.
Complete drawings, specifications and technical data are not available.
The acquisition must be effected by this contractor's part number.
Other
By soliciting available distributors with an estimated cost of:
In compliance with FAR 13.106-1(b), I have reviewed the proposed acquisition of
By negotiating on a noncompetitive basis with
This acquisition will be on a brand name only basis (supporting documentation is attached).
The procurement will be accomplished:
2. On the basis of the facts above which are supported in the file, I have determined that it is impractical to obtain competition for this acquisition.
CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE DATE LEGAL REVIEW SIGNATURE
22 January 2025 pp-63
| Text1: Creaform MetraSCAN BLACK+ 3D Inspection Scanning System | |
| Text2: 222002.75 | |
| Check Box1: Off | |
| Check Box2: Off | |
| Check Box3: Off | |
| Check Box4: Off | |
| Check Box5: Off | |
| Check Box6: Off | |
| Check Box7: Off | |
| Text4: Starting in June 2024, the Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) has invested nearly $1M in the purchase of three (3) Creaform MetraSCAN 3D Inspection Scanning Systems. Additional significant investments have been made in machine programming and operator training, as well as software maintenance and calibrations. If the Government procured a different brand or product, they would need to again incur these costs, as another manufacturer’s products will not be compatible with existing equipment. Purchasing Creaform 3D inspection equipment will allow for a seamless transition of all existing programs, allow for further movement of equipment and programs, and eliminate various points of failure within WVA’s inspection process. Current market research has determined that Creaform is the only reasonable manufacturer for this system, however it can be competed among multiple authorized distributors. | |
| Check Box8: Yes | |
| Check Box9: Yes | |
| Check Box10: Yes | |
| Check Box11: Off | |
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| 2025-04-22T14:21:46-0400 | |
| VENTRESCA.NICHOLAS.S.1374716987 |
| 2025-04-22T17:05:55-0400 | |
| SHOPP.MICHAEL.JOHN.1619750108 |
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