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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.

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.

CLIN Part Number Description Brand QTY 0001 614005703/22A Ranger HRC-S US-DU Color Sand FLIR 2 0002 614006616/300R12 System Cable Ranger HRC, 30m FLIR 1 0003 614006787 Breakout Box for Denali FLIR 2 0004 G012238 Power Cable DC 6S – 4P 3m FLIR 2 0005 908929 Video Cable, 3.0m/9.8ft FLIR 2 0006 614005070 Remote Control FLIR 2 0007 G011635 Outdoor AC/DC Power Supply 600W FLIR 2 0008 G009098/O-03 Cable Power AC Outdoor 3m, open ended FLIR 2 0009 614006616/150R12 System Cable Ranger HRC, 15m FLIR 1

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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 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.

NSWC Corona RS10N1, Instrumentation and Software Engineering branch, designs and builds 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 that requires tight performance tolerances. All equipment specified in Section 1 of this document has been previously used for other WISS systems and meets the form, fit, and function required by the system. The specified equipment has also been approved for use in WISS per its Authority to Operate (ATO).

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e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

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 $140 $33,600

Run functionality tests on new item and generate test reports

240 $140 $33,600

The FLIR IR Camera and supporting equipment has specifically been 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 reduce operations and maintenance costs, it will be to the Government’s advantage to continue to acquire the FLIR IR Camera. Furthermore, range operations and maintenance personnel have been trained and certified in the operation, installation, and troubleshooting of this Name Brand Equipment.

If a different brand-named is selected, the following tasks would need to be completed, costing the government more money in time and labor:

- 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. RS10N engineers 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)

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Obtain ATO approval for item after testing and update ATO documentation

160 $140 $22,400

Update system design documentation to reflect hardware change

320 $140 $44,800

Develop software interface specifications for new units

480 $140 $67,200

Develop device driver(s) 480 $140 $67,200

Test and Field new software 80 $140 $11,200

Total Cost $280,000 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:

Erik Ortega, Engineer RS10N1 951-310-3368

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

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

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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