BNM - Mmints_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification Form for Simplified Acquisitions for the procurement of EATON Mmints Modules and mMINT MODBUS Translators. The requirement is to replace obsolete circuit breakers installed on 450 Volt switchboards, with 40 units to be delivered by 04/30/2026 to the NSWC Philadelphia Division. The justification for sole source acquisition is based on unique qualifications, including that the material already exists on Navy ships, meets form and fit requirements, and ensures serial communications interfacing compatibility.

The market survey revealed that multiple ModBus equipment manufacturers were evaluated, but only the EATON mMINT MODBUS TRANSLATOR fully met the technical requirements. Other potential vendors' parts were deemed unsuitable due to environmental certification issues, mounting modification needs, or lack of form fit function compatibility with existing Navy ship switchboards. The document indicates that changing the material would require additional shock testing, engineering support, and new enclosure testing, which would increase government costs and resources. The procurement is being processed as a small business set-aside through the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command.