25-SIMACQ-W00-0017_JA_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name Justification under $250K

PID Number: 25-SIMACQ-W00-0017 PinPoint Laser Alignment

Department: W51 Engineering Support Services

Company Name/Brand: PinPoint Laser System

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the agency’s needs:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, White Sands Detachment W51 Engineering support services branch is responsible for providing Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Certification (MITC) for land-based launcher systems. As the subject matter experts in this field, W51 is constantly striving to improve existing processes and procedures to allow for greater accuracy and efficiency during critical measurements throughout the MITC process. PinPoint Laser Systems has developed the Microgage Pro Plus, a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system that is currently being used for precision measurement and alignment tasks.

Microgage PRO Plus is a laser measuring and alignment tool that simplifies the inspection and alignment process by using Smart data technology to equip its user with step-by-step instructions and easy to use data. This extremely versatile measuring and alignment tool combines key features and capabilities into one portable, compact, easy to use, product for multiple industries.

Identification of Justification Rationale:

☒ The Material or service must be compatible will aspects (Form, Fit, and Function) with existing systems presently installed.

☐ A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

☐ These are “direct replacement(s)” parts/components for existing equipment.

☐ Urgency.

Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. IAW FAR 6.303-2(b)(4).

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained: **If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data. **If using direct replacement, describe this below.

PinPoint Laser Systems currently is the only company that provides laser alignment equipment on a compact platform. The compact design of the equipment is critical for transportation to and from job sites as well as the physical application during the rail alignment process. Currently, W51 does not have adequate laser alignment equipment and instead uses music wire and custom fixtures to perform rail alignments on launcher platforms. This technique and workaround require the team to perform manual measurements with calipers and results in unnecessary and undesired human error since the measurements are based entirely on which individual performs the manual measurement. The PinPoint Laser Systems’ Microgage PRO Plus, however, has the capability to provide W51 with the required data without the need for manual measurements greatly reducing the risk of human error and greatly increasing data accuracy. Specifically, the Microgage PRO Plus can include fabricated custom brackets that could securely attach to the launch rails and perform repeatable automated data collection. to... In addition, the Microgage PRO Plus system includes auxiliary equipment such as a transparent receiver that will enable the launcher team to be able to do translational measurements up and down the launch rail as required, a 90 degree beam bender that will allow for bore shaft alignments during elevation drive installations, and a 4-axis mount to use to fasten the equipment to a stable platform. No other laser alignment equipment can meet these requirements while maintaining a compact design.

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or Brand Name: **This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirements.

PinPoint Laser Systems’ Microgage PRO Plus is the only laser alignment equipment that can meet W51’s requirements within a transportable and compact design, allowing the launcher team to deploy the system to the various locations CONUS and OCONUS as required. Other companies that were researched were meant for railroad industry or large manufacturing plants;

however, their equipment was larger and not only could not be successfully adapted to fit onto the rails but were not compact enough to be frequently transported to multiple job sites within short periods of time. Therefore, since Microgage PRO Plus is the only laser alignment equipment that can meet W51’s needs and since Microgage PRO Plus is proprietary to PinPoint Laser Systems and unavailable through any third-party vendor and/or reseller, PinPoint Laser Systems is the only source that can meet W51’s needs.

Market Research Conducted:

Market research was conducted on different potential vendors that could provide this equipment.

During W51’s market research there were three potential vendors that listed laser alignment tools for rail alignments, PinPoint Laser System, Ludeca, and On-Trak. On-Trak primarily did not have equipment that was easily transportable, and their equipment was meant for the railroad industry. This will not work for our use because we are required to be able to transport the equipment by hand while on travel. Relying on logistical shipments OCONUS can take weeks, leaving the equipment unusable for other efforts. Ludeca has shaft alignment as their primary selling point. Their website showed their products being used for pipes and other cylindrical shape alignments. While this would work on specific evolutions where the team is installing gear motors, the primary need is for linear applications and not rotational. Pinpoint Laser Systems is the only company that has laser alignment equipment that compacts enough and meets the necessary requirements for military application as demonstrated by recent launcher alignment projects, most recently Kauai Test Facility (KTF) located on Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai. GSA advantage was then looked at as a potential source which also resulted in no vendors providing the necessary equipment. Finally, OneSource and Ability One were referenced also resulting in no vendors.

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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:

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Legal Counsel:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and

Contracting Officer Signature:

Arthur Wynn, Contracting Officer, Code 027, 805-330-0370 Date