23-SIMACQ-D40-0022_Brand Name_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name/Sole Source Justification under $250K

PMD Number:

Department: Cyber Security & Software Engineering

Company Name/Brand: Parker

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the agency’s needs:

Parker Deluxe Black Tote Cases (PN: DX-2317-08BK) must have a telescoping pull handle and one luggage handle with 2 wheels. A full- length heavy-duty piano hinge, two military style quarter turn latches, spring-loaded handle and black padlock loop. Must have a minimum 10”x10” flat surface on the case to be able to glue our ORDALT plate Material: Thermoform molded polyethylene Inside dimension: 23½” X 17 ¼” X 8” (5 bottom half + 3 top half) Outside dimension: 24 ¾ X 19 ½ X 10 Weight: 17 ± 3lbs Must be Air Transport Association (ATA) rated

Identification of Justification Rational:

☒ The Material or service must be compatible will aspects (Form, Fit, and Function) with existing systems presently installed.

☐ A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

☐ These are “direct replacement(s)” parts/components for existing equipment.

☐ Urgency.

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained: **If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data. **If using direct replacement, describe this below.

NSWC PHD Cyber Security and Software Engineering Department is seeking to purchase Parker Deluxe Black Tote Cases (PN: DX-2317-08BK) with customized foam that will support the Aegis Weapon System on Destroyers. The Parker Cases will house the hardware components for the Computer Maintenance Tool (CMT) kit that are installed aboard the Aegis Weapon Systems (AWS) Fleet Destroyers. Further, the Parker Cases have the proper dimensions to be carried on board the ships through limited/small spaces, have foam developed with customized cutouts that fit the custom components part of the CMT kits, and have been ATA rated in conjunction with the customized foam that protects the components and cables from any damage while the cases are shipped from the Cyber Security and Software Engineering Department to the ship.

Therefore, the Parker Cases meet NSWC PHD’s specifications and requirements.

In accordance with the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) P-21-1946, anything used aboard Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Fleet Destroyers for the CMT program maintenance and sustainment efforts cannot deviate from what has been listed as a required component. All procured materials must be items listed on the configuration. This is required to maintain continuity of hardware equipment capabilities during shipboard ORDALT Installations. The Parker cases with custom foam inserts have been previously procured for ORDALT 27944 for use on older baselines and these will be supporting the continued installation effort on the new TI16 baseline that will take place for the next few years. Therefore, since NSWC PHD cannot deviate from the ECP P-21-1946 and, since Parker Cases are the only brand of Cases listed on the ECP P-21-1946’s list of required components, only the Parker brand cases can meet NSWC PHD’s needs.

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or Brand Name: **This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirement.

As stated, since the Parker brand is the only brand of tote case that is listed on ECP P-21-1946 for use aboard AWS Fleet Destroyers during CMT program maintenance and sustainment efforts, a change in brand would not only require the sourcing of a brand of case with similar outside dimensions, ratings, and specifications, but also would require first article testing to verify that all of the CMT components properly fit in the case, an update to foam drawings, an internal review by engineers, which would result in an unreasonable delay of approximately 3 months. This delay would delay the deliveries of the CMT kit and cause the ship to lose its situational awareness during the delay.

Market Research Conducted:

All mandatory sources were check for including GSA, Onetouch, FedMall, Ability One, SEWP and were not available. We reached out to four different vendors outside the mandatory sources and were able to provide Rough order of Magnitudes (ROM’s). Specialty Cases provided the ROM with the lowest cost basis. The other 3 vendors that provided ROMs were Atlas Cases, Apeiron, and Southpak.

Statement of Actions, if any to Remove Barriers to Competition in the Future:

NSWC PHD Contracts Office will continue to conduct market research as warranted to provide a broader vendor base as applicable for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC PHD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

KRAMER.GARY.FRE

DRIC.1255786683

Contracting

Digitally signed by

KRAMER.GARY.FREDRIC.1255786683

Date: 2023.04.17 16:06:01 -07'00'

Gary Kramer, Contracting Officer Phone No. 805-228-8807 Date

Legal Counsel:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Legal Office:

Julianne Surane, Assistant Counsel Phone No. 805-228-8520 Date