J&A_Omax_Abrasive_Jet_55100_(Brand_Name_Only)_Redacted.pdf

FAR Subpart 13.5 Sole Source OMAX 55100 Justification and Approval

Control No: 18-0183 Program/Equipment: OMAX 55100 Abrasive Jet

Version – March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS – SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Program/Equipment: The purchase of the OMAX 55100 Abrasive Jet will be utilized by the Aircraft Metals Technology (AMT) Section at .

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

Amount:

Prepared by: g D Aircraft Metals Technology Date: 31 Aug 18 Em :

D Aircraft Metals Technology Date: 31 Aug 18 E

Contracting Officer: DSN:

Contracting Officer Date: 5 Sep 18 Email: sherine.s.brooks.mil@mail.mil

Technical/ Requirements: D :

Aircraft Metals Technology Date: 31 Aug 18 Em :

Legal Counsel:

FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items – OMAX 55100 Justification and Approval

1. Contracting Activity: 411th Contract Support Brigade Unit #15289, APO AP 96271

2. Description of Action: OMAX 55100 Abrasive Jet

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Order

Mod to Existing Order Number N/A

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Type

Funds: OMA Other Funds:

Fiscal Year of Funds: FY18

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The total estimated value of the proposed action is

The purchase of the OMAX 55100 AbrasiveJet will be utilized by the Aircraft Metals Technology (AMT) Section at . It currently does not have Abrasive Jet technology on station.

4. Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 (or 41 U.S.C. 1903 for Special Emergency Procurement) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5:

Unusual and compelling urgency Exclusive licensing agreements Industrial mobilization Other: Brand Name Only

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The AMT shop utilizes Abrasive Jet technology to cut down large metal stock for aircraft parts and support equipment items to the Linear accuracy of +-0.002” and repeatability of +-0.001. The shop’s current capabilities are unable to cut >.250” thick ferrous or nonferrous plating that comes from supply in 4’x8’ plate/sheet without risk to damaging current equipment on hand. This negatively affects production time, accuracy of fabricated components, and fulfilling mission requirements.

The mechanical and environmental specifications of the Omax 55100 is advantageous to the available space in the facility as well as the required accuracy for manufacturing aircraft parts IAW engineering blueprints. The features are required to ensure easy maintenance on the machine with the facility’s limited space and utility hook up points for power and electricity. The filtration system is a necessity for the water as well as an abrasive hopper due to lack of storage in the facility (See attached floor plan).

The machine dimensions are required to accommodate a large work piece averaging 4' x 8'. This size of cutting envelope will enable the organization to cut metal to the desired size for storage or use on aircraft or support equipment. The accuracy and repeatability of the Omax 55100 ensures the success of the tolerances set by aircraft engineers for use on multiple aircraft frames.

The programmable Solids Removal System provides precise control over abrasive evacuation rate, direction, and duration to efficiently remove garnet from the abrasive waterjet catcher tank. This system gives the operator the ability to program flow rate and direction. The controller’s programmability provides greater garnet removal than comparable fixed speed units. An optimized fluid return trough increases settling time and minimizes abrasive volume returning to the tank.

The Single Point Electrical Disconnect (PN: 314980-30) provides a manual single point shut off for the OMAX waterjet cutting system, which acts as a manual fuse disconnect for components. This unit will support will support a 30 HP pump, water recycling system with 60K BTU chiller, VS-SRS (not large scale SRS), table controller, and laminar filter.

The OMAX 55100 maintains a 78 decibel or less sound rating during standard submerged cutting operations and is able to import 70 types of files including Computer- Aided-Three Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) making cross-utilization of Computer Automated Drawing (CAD) software across other machinery effortless.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: On 14 August 2018, a Sources Sought synopsis was posted through Federal Business Opportunities website (https://fbo.gov) with a closing date 22 August 2018 at 1300 hours. As a result of the closing of RFI, a similar item was offered, however, after reviewing the technical specifications, it did not meet the requested accuracies. In addition, the J&A will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: See no. 6 above.

8. Market Research: A Request for Quote (RFQ) was posted to 30 possible vendors on GSA advantage on 15 June 2018 with a close date of 20 June 2018. Seven responses were received but only one quote was acceptable. The other products did not meet minimum technical requirements.

9. Interested Sources: Omax is the only source that meets the requested specification.

10. Other Facts: The Omax 55100 is used by most AF Aircraft Metals Technology as the choice of Abrasive Jet. Familiarization training and learning new operating systems will not be required, which will assist in the increase of production time. In addition, if training is required, it is offered at no additional cost in Kent, WA for the life of the machine.

11. 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:

Date: 6 Sep 18 Title: Aircraft Metals Technology Supervisor/ Equipment Custodian

Signature:

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The determination of fair and reasonable will be made based upon competitive proposals received.

13. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source (including brand name) is in the best interest of the Government. Based on the forgoing justification, I hereby the procurement of OMAX 55100 AbrasiveJet on a sole source (including brand name) basis pursuant to the authority of the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date: 5 Sep 18 Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: