25-SIMACQ-D30-0013_Final JA_Redacted_02032025.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification under $250K for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division. The document details the procurement of APACER mSATA Solid State Drives (SSD) with specific part numbers AMP004GMFQN-6BTW, 4GB mSATA SSD with Write-Protect Switch, and AMP008GMFQN-6BTW, 8GB mSATA SSD with Write-Protect Switch, to be used in Passive Tap Units (PTUs) as boot media.

The justification is based on form, fit, and function compatibility with existing systems, with a focus on Information Assurance and Cybersecurity requirements. Market research was conducted from 12/4/2024 through 12/19/2024, involving NASA SEWP and other external vendors. The document indicates that APACER is the only vendor capable of meeting the specific hardware write-protection feature needed, and the procurement is expected to result in a substantial cost duplication of approximately [redacted]. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Contracts Office will continue to conduct market research to potentially expand vendor options in future procurements.