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3 Axis CNC Machine

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC (1542) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 3230 | Last Modified: 07/03/2023

Procurement Summary

Three proposals were received, 2 from small businesses and 1 large business. The solicitation was posted as a total small business set-aside and only one of the small business met the specifications of the machine listed in the statement of work. All 3 proposals submitted foreign made machines.

Waiver Rationale Summary

An individual waiver is being requested for a one time buy of a 3 Axis CNC Machine. Although, 10 domestic companies were notified of the requirement and 3 companies responded back to the notification of the requirement posted at SAM.gov no domestic companies submitted a proposal to this requirement. This requirement was a total small business set aside, 2 small businesses and 1 large business submitted proposals. Only 1 small businesses proposal met the specifications of the statement of work, all three proposals were for foreign made machinery. Due to no domestic proposals received after reaching out to 10 domestic companies the Buy American Act Waiver Exemption of "Domestic non-availability," is the exemption sought for processing this waiver.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Conditionally Consistent with Policy

Product

TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY

NAICS

333318 - Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

Date Submitted

06/26/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

FN1547-23

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 3 and 5 years

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC