24-SIMACQ-E50-0007- Aptiv Brand Name JA_Redacted.pdf
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- 24-SIMACQ-E50-0007
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This document is a Justification for a Brand Name/Sole Source procurement from Aptiv for connector parts required by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). It explains that Aptiv is the only authorized provider of these specific connector parts that have been tested and verified to support the Navy's requirements, and that using an alternative brand would result in significant duplication of costs and a delay of approximately one year. The market research conducted found no other viable sources. The contracting office plans to continue conducting market research to potentially identify additional sources for future requirements. The related federal contract opportunity is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 50 units of the Aptiv connector part, with a response deadline of September 12, 2024 under a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis.
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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.
Aptiv has been identified as the Brand Name provider for the product described up above. Aptiv has five authorized distributors and the connectors have been tested and verified to work in .
No other brand has been identified, tested, and or verified to support . If another brand of connector were to be procured, there would be a substantial duplication of cost of approximately $20,000.00 that is not expected to be recovered through competition and an unreasonable delay of approximately one year. These estimates are based the efforts it would take to identify, test, and verify another brand to support which would include a FAT, submission of an Engineering Change Proposal, Non-Recurring Engineering, and prototyping. Also, using a brand other than Aptiv would require a time frame of approximately one year. A delay of one year would be unreasonable because it would cause repair replacements to fall behind schedule for deploying Navy ships.
Market Research Conducted:
Since only Aptiv branded connectors have been tested, verified, and approved to support , no other brand of connectors can meet NSWC PHD’s needs. Market research pricing was provided by Aptiv and three additional authorized distributors.
Market research involved requesting pricing from Aptiv and three authorized distributors:
FISBLUE, TTI, and Kampi Components. So far, only Aptiv and FISBLUE have provided pricing. Although FISBLUE is not registered in SAM, their pricing will still be used for comparison to help determine if the prices are fair and reasonable.
Sources Sought was issued by contracts from 24 Jul 2024 through 02 August 2024, with no vendor responses.
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.
CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL
TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c))
I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Legal Counsel:
I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer:
I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer Keith Shaner
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Date: 2024.08.30 11:40:37 -07'00'
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