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REV 11-2023

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (SAM) SAT

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA) SAT

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

(ID/IQ TASK ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER) SAT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

CLIN Part Number Description Brand Name Qty 1 IOEX-4422 IOEX-4422 I/O Expansion Module Freewave 7 2 Z9-IO-PE-ZE Z9-IO-PE-ZE Freewave 7 3 z9-pe2 ZumLink Radio Freewave 2

The requested supplies services represent the minimum requirements of the Government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

SAM

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the

2 | 7 contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E) For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) In accordance with section 1331 of Public Law 111-240 ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 19 apply.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(G) For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, the order satisfies one of the exceptions permitting the use of other than full and open competition listed in 6.302 ( 10 U.S.C.

3406(c)(5)). The public interest exception shall not be used unless Congress is notified in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7).

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

NSWC Corona RS10N1, Instrumentation and Software Engineering branch, design and build the Weapons Impact Scoring Set (WISS) for Navy, Air Force, and allied training ranges to train and evaluate pilot close air support skills. WISS comprises of commercial off-the-shelf components and require tight performance tolerances. All equipment specified in Section 1 of this document has been approved for use in WISS per its Authority to Operate (ATO).

3 | 7 f.) Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

4. Implication of Procuring Another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected To Be Recovered Through Competition.

TABLE 1

EFFORT HOURS LABOR

RATE COST

Purchase auxiliary equipment to properly test the item 240 $90 $21,600 Run functionality tests on new item and generate test reports 240 $90 $21,600 Obtain ATO approval for item after testing and update ATO documentation 160 $90 $14,400

Update system design documentation to reflect hardware change 320 $90 $28,800 Develop new software interface specifications for new units 480 $90 $43,200 Develop device driver 480 $90 $43,200 Test and Field new Software 320 $90 $7,200

Total Cost $180,000

The Freewave equipment has been specifically selected, tested, and verified to work in the harsh environments where WISS systems are installed. We have tested this Name Brand equipment and verified that it properly integrates with the existing systems installed at these sites.

To maintain compatibility and to reduce operations and maintenance costs, it will be to the Government’s advantage to continue to acquire the Freewave equipment.

Furthermore, range operations and maintenance personnel have been trained and certified in the operation, installation, and troubleshooting of this Name Brand equipment.

The items presented in Section 1 were designed to specifically be used in WISS systems. To try and find an alternative would require an extensive effort of testing to find a suitable replacement. As the WISS control software was written with these items in mind, any new item would also require an extensive revision this software an any necessary drivers.

- Testing: Each new product must be tested and approved based on the system requirements defined in the WISS ATO before it may be instrumented into a WISS system. WISS systems are only built when they are ordered, and complete systems are not stored in-house. We would have to buy more unnecessary components just to test the equipment in question (At least 45-60 days to test and receive approval).

Roughly 2-3 people are involved at any given point during the testing and approval process (See Table 1 for rough cost estimate of these efforts)

4 | 7 c.) Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Edwin Short, Engineer, RS10N2 (951) 393-3780 Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

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/sole source is in the best interest of the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

For the reasons described in Paragraphs 3a, 3f and 4b, NSWC CORDIV has no plan this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by th document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC CORDIV will assess whethe competition for future requirements is feasible.

GRONCKI.ELIZABETH.1455702000 Digitally signed by GRONCKI.ELIZABETH.1455702000 Date: 2025.07.02 17:23:20 -07'00'

N6426725Q4179: BNJ for Freewave