A02 - Redacted DnF for Brand Name Sole Source.pdf

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REDACTED DETERMINATION & FINDINGS FOR BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE

(ACTIONS SAT AND BELOW)

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROCUREMET: One (1) MarkForged X7 (GEN 2) 3D Printer

2. PROPOSED MANUFACTURER:

MarkForged, Inc.

85 School St Watertown, MA 02472 CAGE Code: 72VZ3

DUNS: 079322130

Expiration Date: 06/23/2020 Small Business

AUTHORIZED RESELLERS:

REDACTED

3. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: REDACTED

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION: The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):

_X__ Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

___ Unusual and Compelling Urgency ___ Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert

Services ___ International Agreement ___ Authorized or Required by Statute ___ National Security ___ Public Interest

5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE:

The item(s) listed in section one above is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

_X__ Compatibility: The item(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system: See below

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) currently owns the previous version of the MarkForged X7 3D printer that is the designated 3D printer for specific research being conducted. The new Generation 2 system is required since it must be compatible with existing MarkForged systems at ARL. Failure to procure the MarkForged X7 3D printer will result in a lack of compatibility and consistency between parts printed on previous programs and research at ARL. If the MarkForged X7 3D printer is not procured, it will cause REDACTED. Procuring another type or brand of 3D printer could jeopardize fielded systems that are already currently fielded in support of contingency mission operations and future fielded systems and cause unacceptable inconsistencies and incompatibles between parts printed on previous programs and research at ARL.

Therefore, the MarkForged X7 3D printer is the only system capable of satisfying the Army’s requirements.

___ Proprietary: A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

___ Experimental Continuity: The item(s) must be consistent with prior materials in order to ensure experimental continuity. Describe the conditions that necessitate the use of experimental continuity:

___ Warranty: Purchasing item(s) from another manufacturer/provider would void existing warranty. Provide a brief explanation for the use of this reason and the impact that would occur if the item was purchased from another manufacturer/provider:

___ Direct Replacement: These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment and no substitutes exist.

___ Other reasoning to support a sole-source buy:

6. FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION:

It has been determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and that approval of this recommendation is in the best interest of the government. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

X Christopher Moy