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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.

PART # DESCRIPTION QTY

9230A-300-0.001 300A DC Current Shunt 33

9230A-92310 Forced Air Convection Unit 33

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 contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the

2 | 7 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.

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

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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.

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

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

The Guildline 300A DC Current Shunt with Forced Air Convection Unit are the only parts that are accurate and precise enough to obtain a less than 2% Probability of False Acceptance (PFA) and a less than 15% Probability False Rejection (PFR) per NAVAIR Instruction 17-35TR-01 paragraph 2.7.5. The current shunts are required to maintain an accuracy of <300ppm at 128A and <1500ppm at 300A without heating to temperatures unsafe for a technician to hold. These Current Shunts are required to be air cooled and not oil cooled must have a temperature coefficient of 2ppm/. or better. The Guildline P/N: 9230A-300-0.001 with Option 92310 300A Current Shunts are the only ones that can achieve this temperature coefficient. The P/N:

9230A-300-0.001 with Option 92310 (9230A-92310) 300A Current Shunts the only ones that can withstand the stress of calibrating support equipment while maintaining accuracy and safe temperatures.

If the Guildline 300A DC Current Shunt with Forced Air Convection Unit are not procured the Navy�s minimum requirements will not be met and we will not be able to support the fleets workload. Other brands have been tested including OHM Labs, which all three units tested failed to meet the nominal value and stability tests.

Measurement International P/N: 9332/300 was also evaluated and did not meet the temperature coefficient for an air-cooled system. This part also does not have an any reported specifications for the 128A requirement, making it not possible to determine if it will meet the minimum requirements.

For the reasons set forth in section 3f. and 4c., the Corona Division has no plans at th time to compete future contracts for the type of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, the Corona Division will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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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:

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:

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:

Heather Loprano, Domestic Acq. Task Team Lead, BL31400 732-323-7723 05/06/2025

LOPRANO.HEATH

ER.MARIE.1530356

Digitally signed by

LOPRANO.HEATHER.MARIE.15

30356015 Date: 2025.05.06 15:34:26 -04'00'