25-SIMACQ-D30-0040_Redacted Intel BN JA_06052025.pdf

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or Brand Name:

As stated, the Intel branded i9-13900K (or i9-13900KS) is the only CPU capable of meeting the size, power, speed, and other requirements without the need for additional configuration development, alterations, or add-ons. If NSWC PHD were required to utilize a different brand of CPU, since no other CPU can both meet the requirements stated above while fitting seamlessly within the hardware’s LGA 1700 socket, NSWC PHD would need to procure additional, more expensive, add-on hardware such as a replacement motherboard, cooling system, and power supply to ensure the alternative brand of CPU properly functioned and/or would need to engage in further development of the configuration to make the alternative CPU fit within a new socket. Without a properly functioning and fitting CPU, both the CPU and Motherboard within the will be damaged and require additional extensive repairs that have to be outsourced outside of the government. Therefore, the use of another brand of CPU would result in a substantial duplication of cost of approximately the cost of the Intel i9 CPU that is not expected to be recovered through competition and a delay of over 6 months. This delay would be unreasonable since the system must be procured, installed, and operational prior to February 2026 to meet fleet operational needs and ensure proper execution for NSWC PHD’s customers.

Market Research Conducted:

Based upon the statements above no other brand meets programmatic requirements for this configuration. However, numerous sources were contacted to obtain pricing information and obtain product availability. We looked at product, price, and availability information for all required items from all mandatory sources first. Based on research through GSA Advantage, Internet searches and previous suppliers, several companies are capable of providing this brand.

Procurement specialist posted a Request for quote to NASA SEWP (12/09/2024 - 12/19/2024) which provided 2 quotes and GSA eBuy RFQ (12/04/2024 - 12/13/2024) which provided 13 Quotes.

Contract specialist posted a Sources Sought to GSA from 05/20/2025 – 06/02/2025 and received 16 responses from capable vendors.

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.

Technical Cognizance:

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 Signature:

Brian Carpenter, Contracting Officer, 027

CARPENTER.BRIAN.ALLE

N.1571888269

Digitally signed by

CARPENTER.BRIAN.ALLEN.1571888269

Date: 2025.06.09 08:55:23 -07'00'