25-SIMACQ-D20-0007_Redacted Nemix OR Kingston BN JA_06032025.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive procurement issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). The procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract for Nemix and/or Kingston branded 32GB RAM parts (specific part numbers ML19200-324K1-G and KSM24RD4/32HDI and/or KSM24RD4/32MEI) to be used within a specific configuration. The Navy conducted extensive due diligence, including Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance, and Functional Qualification Testing to ensure these specific RAM parts meet industry and government standards for use in critical weapons systems onboard ships.

The J&A indicates that no other RAM brands can be used for this specific configuration without substantial additional testing and drawing modifications. The contract specialist posted sources sought notices on NASA platforms from 04/29/2025 - 05/08/2025 and received responses from multiple capable sources. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, and NSWC PHD Contracts Office will continue to conduct market research to potentially provide a broader vendor base in future procurements. The document was signed by the Contracting Officer on 06/05/2025, approving the solicitation under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority for other than full and open competition.