13. BNJ_Redacted.pdf
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- FLIR D300 E-series Mounts Federal contract opportunity
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- N6426725Q4181
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This document is a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification (BNJ) for a naval procurement of FLIR D300 E-series equipment. The solicitation (N6426725Q4181) is for seven FLIR D300 E-series mounts, seven 30V DC power supplies, five 25' cable harnesses, and two 100' breakout cable harnesses, all from FLIR. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NSWC) Corona is justifying the sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) for a particular brand-name item, citing compatibility with existing systems, prior testing and verification, and substantial duplicate costs if alternative brands are pursued.
The document details that the equipment has been specifically selected, tested, and verified to work in existing system environments, with operations and maintenance personnel already trained on this equipment. The justification includes a cost analysis showing that testing and approving an alternative brand would require purchasing additional components, involve multiple personnel, and potentially delay system integration. NSWC Corona indicates no immediate plans to compete future contracts for these supplies but will assess competition if another potential source emerges. The procurement is an all-or-none requirement, with quotes to be submitted electronically and evaluated based on conformance to solicitation requirements.
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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 Name QTY
0001 D300E-UD-SE-000-SS
FLIR D300 E-series, EX pan-tilt, top bracket, PL02 wiring FLIR 7
0002 PTU-APS-30V-NA Power supply, D48E/D100E/D300E 30V DC FLIR 7 0003 PTU-CAB-E-25BO Cable harness, 25' Breakout "E" Series FLIR 5
PTU-CAB-E-100BO
100' breakout cable harness for D48E/D100E/D300E (32-pin) FLIR 2
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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.
d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.
NSWC Corona designs and builds 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 systems and meets the form, fit, and function required by the system. The specified equipment has also been approved for use in per its Authority to Operate (ATO).
3 | 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 Run functionality tests on new item and generate test reports Obtain ATO approval for item after testing and update ATO documentation Update system design documentation to reflect hardware change Total Cost
The equipment has specifically been selected, tested, and verified to work in environments where 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 FLIR equipment. Furthermore, 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 router 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 ATO before it may be instrumented into a system.
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 days to test and receive approval). Roughly people are involved at any given point during the testing and approval process. (See Table 1 for rough cost estimate of these efforts)
4 | 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:
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:
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 Corona has no plans this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by th document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC Corona will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.
WREN.KELSEY.REBE
CCA.
Digitally signed by
WREN.KELSEY.REBECCA.
Date: 2025.07.28 08:58:22 -07'00'
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