25-SIMACQ-D30-0013_Final JA_Redacted_02032025.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) to procure specific APACER mSATA SSD drives under $250K. The requirement is for APACER part numbers APM004GMFQN-6BTW (4GB mSATA SSD) and APM008GMFQN-6BTW (8GB mSATA SSD) with Write-Protect Switch features.

The justification explains that these specific drives are required for Passive Tap Units (PTUs) as boot media due to Information Assurance and Cybersecurity requirements necessitating hardware write-protection capabilities. APACER is identified as the only vendor able to meet the requirements, as switching to another brand would require approximately 40 hours of PTU re-engineering and 160-240 hours of validation work. Market research conducted through NASA SEWP from 12/4/2024 through 12/19/2024 confirmed APACER as the sole source, with multiple other vendors (including mandatory sources Onetouch, Unicor, AbilityOne, and GSAAdvantage) unable to provide the required write-protection feature. The contracting officer signed this justification on January 31, 2025.