Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: ACC-APG-Natick Division, 10 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760

2. Description of Action:

Nature: __X__ New Requirement ___ Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number

Pricing/Contract Type: X Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) X Other Funds: RDT&E

FY: 2022-2023

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Brand Name Buy: X Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

xTex A2 Scanner with Software and Training:

o 1 HWD-160 xTex A2 Scanner

Lead time: 6-8 weeks (ex-factory) incl. Nikon D850 camera, Sigma 50mm 1.4 lens 12 months warranty o 2 SW-120 xTex software, Production license (Node-locked) Related Device:

o 3 SW-100 xTex software, Design license (Node-locked) o 4 OT-430 Training Module (online)

Half day training module with one of our trainers via video conference.

Maintenance (12 months) xTex Production Software - annual recurring costs, billed separately:

o 5 SWM-120 Maintenance (12 months) - xTex Production Software Service contract for one year.

o 6 SWM-100 Maintenance (12 months) - xTex Design Software Service contract for one year.

Period of Performance: Delivery within 90 days of contract award.

Total Value: $72,580.00

4. Authority:

X 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.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. Why does this specific 3D Fabric Printer need to be procured?

The xTex (Business A2 model) is the unit found to be the most compatible with 3D design software approved and established in the Soldier Center working environment.

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, X apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 a(11).

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 X 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 Summary – Market research was conducted by means of internet searches for fabric 3D scanners and contact with industry CAD subject matter experts, including Gerber Technology LLC.

8. Other Facts: None

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:

Signatu

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name 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:

Title:

Signature: