25-SIMACQ-D30-0002_BNJA_Final_011425_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme Division seeking to procure IXI Technology Electronic's Swift peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) NTDS ABCH 112-PIN cards. The justification is being made under the $250K threshold.

The document explains that IXI branded cards are the only ones fully compatible with and approved for the existing systems, meeting form, fit, and function requirements for naval tactical data systems. Market research conducted from 11/12/2024 through 11/22/2024 via mandatory sources (One Touch, AbilityOne, GSA Advantage and Unicor) found no other available sources. Using alternative cards would require extensive reengineering, testing and recertification, estimated to cost $35k and cause 700 hours of delays. The cards must be procured from an authorized dealer to mitigate counterfeit risks and ensure reliability for shipboard systems. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.303-2(b)(4) as the statutory authority for other than full and open competition.