Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Sodick brand Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Sinker
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 3419 | Last Modified: 04/10/2024
Procurement Summary
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the acquisition of a one (1) Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Sodick brand Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Sinker to support small caliber research and manufacturing efforts. A similar Sodick EDM sinker is currently owned and operated by an ARL CRADA partner, Geissele Automatics, Inc., in which research data and manufacturing techniques are shared with ARL. This sinker in specific is being purchased not for the sole characteristics of the machine itself but the fact that a company we have a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with has a similar machine in which we work with. The CRADA is with Geissele and has the same Sodick machine the Government requires for this requirement. Our CRADA with Geissele is in place to share small caliber research, development, and manufacturing techniques back and forth. The sinker that is required falls underneath of the manufacturing techniques. A sole source to Phillips (authorized reseller) is necessary sole source from Phillips because they are the only seller of Sodick machines to the Government.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The supplies as described are not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality to meet mission requirements. Domestic offers were insufficient to meet the requirement and award will be made on other than a qualifying country or eligible end product as defined in FAR 25.001. The (articles, materials, or supplies) are not contained in the list of end products or components listed in FAR 25.104(a), and do not meet the requirements DFARS 225.103(b) (iii).
Yes
No
Consistent with Policy
MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE TOOLS
333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing
03/28/2024
W911QX24Q0060
W911QX24Q0060
Post-solicitation
0 - 6 months
Individual Waiver
DEPT OF THE ARMY