N0025341657069 LSBNJ (1) (1).pdf

Limited Sources and Justification and Approval Under the Authority of FAR 8.405-6, Federal Supply Schedules

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Requisition Number: N0025341657069

1. Identification of the Contracting Activity and the Requiring Agency

The Contracting Activity is the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Global Supply Chain Management Branch. The required activity is the US Navy Sea Logistics Center in Keyport, WA.

2. Nature/Description of Action

This Brand Name Justification (BNJ) is in response to a Requisition received from NUWC Keyport Division for the one-time purchase of Xi Computers:

MFR:

XI COMPUTER CORPORATION

This BNJ is being performed in accordance with FAR 8.405-6. This acquisition is being procured against the Department of Defense (DOD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blank Purchasing Agreement (BPA) to ensure the Government is receiving the most competitive price: thus FAR Subpart 8.4 is being invoked to limit sources to only manufacturer: Flexera.

Estimated Cost: $15,566.40

3. Description of Supplies and Services

In accordance with agency objectives, the government has a need to procure the Xi Computers to meet the agency’s needs as outlined in this document.

The following identifies the complete requirement:

Part Numbers:

PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE QUANTITY

00026R1 Xi® MTower™ 64 Workstation (Base Configuration) 3

01710

AMD 5th Gen Ryzen 9 7900X Processor (w/Radeon Graphics) 4.7GHz/5.6GHz Max Boost-w/Hi-Perf. Sealed Liquid Cooling x/x Dual Fan Radiator-76MB Cache 12- Core/24Thread 170W TDP AM5 Socket 7nm w/TG Thermal Paste Compound (AMD AM5 MoBo & DDR5 only) 3

Docusign Envelope ID: 7FF7D452-DBEB-4196-941E-112E1A4E9542

02028

128GB (4x32GB) DDR5-4800 SDRAM@ 3600MHz~ (may scaled down RAM speed to match CPU & load dependent, SPD speed no XMP/OC support and only for AMD X670/B650

DDR5 M/B) 3

04766

NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB GDDR6 ECC-6144 CUDA

Cores-192Tensor Cores-140W-4xDisplayPort 1.4a-Multi-monitor supp. No DP/DVI Adapter included (Complete systems only) 3

03007

2TB Solid State Drive NVMe Samsung SSD 990 EVO M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4/5.0 x2 only up to 5000/4200MB/s Seq.R/W (Backward comp. PCIe 3.0 at that max speed rated) Shock Resistant 1500G. 3

32240 4TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s WD Black Performance 3.5 HDD 256MB Cache 3

17012 On-Board SATA controller - accordingly to motherboard specifications 3

06063 Blu-Ray Writer+DVD+RW/DL/+R-R/CD-RW Double Media 25/50GB 2xwr/4xrd/12x Drive SATA w/o SW 3

41031 No 2nd Optical Drive, If select one of the options a Case with 2+ ODD Bays is required 3

07031 USB Smart Card Reader (Magnetic Stripe) EMC/SCM Microsystems SCR3310v2.0 (In Stock) 3

07068

MSI TPM 2.0 Add-on-Module Device (Hardware-level) TPM v2.0 Trusted Platform Module for selected Z390/X570 Motherboards with 14-Pin TPM-M connector only 3

07120 Sabrent HB-BUP7 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs w/36W 12V/3A Power Adapter 3

09007 On-Board Audio or None accordingly to Motherboard specifications 3

10001 No External Speakers option 3

12024 On-Board Ethernet LAN Port(s) accordingly to Motherboard specifications 3

13017 No Keyboard 3

14039 Logitech G G502 HERO High Performance Gaming Mouse 11 Programmable Buttons 3

16118

Genuine Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Fully installed, configured and updated, includes original DVD media and

COA (WSL 3

35002

@Xi Drivers DVD media - Includes ALL device drivers for the preinstalled Windows O/S and hardware in the system accordingly to the orders setup/configuration 3

35025 Mouse Pad & Balsa Glider with Xi logo (Assorted, design may vary) 3

20038

1x 10-Feet Standard DisplayPort to HDMI (DP-HDMI) Monitor Cable up to 4Kx2K 30Hz max (Please confirm inputs before buy) 3

20039

1x 10-Feet Standard DisplayPort to DisplayPort (DP-DP) Monitor Cable up to 4Kx2K 30Hz max (Please confirm inputs before buy) 3

20041

1x 10-Feet Standard HDMI to HDMI (HDMI-HDMI) Monitor Cable up to 4K 60Hz resolution (Please confirm inputs before buy) 3

20129 APC UPS Battery Backup - Back-UPS BR1500MS2 1500VA 900W 120V Uninterruptible Power Supply Tower 3

22491

MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI AMD X670E Chipset for Ryzen 7000 CPUs-1xPCIe 5.0 x16-1xPCIe 5.0 x16 at x8-1xPCIe x4-DDR5 to 128GB RAM-1x2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6E+BT v5.2-2xM.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2xM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 w/RAID 0/1/10-6xSATA 6Gb/s w/RAID 0/1/10-HD Audio-8xUSB-1xSPI TPM port/M.2 HS-1xDP, 1xHDMI outputs-ATX AM5 M/B 3

44014

850W Gold Certified 80 Plus Corsair RM850e Fully-Modular 120mm Rifle bearing w/Zero RPM mode, ATX 3.0, 1x16-pin CEM5 PCIe 5.0 or 2xPCIe 8-pin max, 90% efficiency Active PFC PSU, 5.9in length 3

27388

Xi® MTower™ CM-MasterBox NR600 with ODD Bay Tempered Glass Side Panel- 2x12cm Fans-Front Grid-2xFront USB 3.0-Audio out-1x5.25" 2x2.5" 1x3.5" Drives-ATX M/B(Supports Dual Fan Radiator for O.C)-Dim.(DxWxH):18.60"x8.20"x18.80" 3

18001

Standard Xi Warranty w/Express Advance Parts Replacement, Lifetime Tech Support, Three (3) Year Labor FOB Xi, One (1) Year on System Parts. Manufacturer warranty on Software, Monitors and external accessories. (Freight both ways paid for parts only inside US & CA) Included 3

47002

C13 to NEMA 5-15P Wall Plug (model/specs dependent), Standard Computer AC US Power Cord or other major countries standard Plug Adapter/Power Cord upon request 3

(AU/CH/DE/FR/IT/NZ/UK)

47004

All devices required Windows Drivers for the selected System's internal Hardware/Configuration are preinstalled accordingly to the purchased Microsoft O/S, if applicable.@Xi DVD media included only by special request. 3

47005 No Bloatware, Operating System of choice is clean install on your new PC, except for your free picks, if applicable 3

47006 Read Me first Leaflet - Helps you getting started & answers FAQ about your new system 3

47022

COA Licensing Product Key(s) for the preinstalled Microsoft Windows when purchased with your new PCs, The Product key sticker is affixed to the Right panel or Rear/Left side of the system. (only if applicable) 3

47028

Shipping Box & Packaging Material - Keeping the original box & packaging for your system at least up to the warranty period is highly recommended 3

47029 48 to 72 Hour Extensive System Hardware and Software Burn-in Test Procedure for your new HPC Workstation 3

47036

Integrated AMD Firmware baser TPM (BIOS/Software-level) to provide functionality for extra security, for Windows UEFI mode (feature found on newer AMD CPU/Motherboards only) 3

47040

This system is of domestic manufacturing origin, customized, build, QC tested and supported from our HQ in OC, California and is TAA Compliant. External accessories 3

4. Identification of Justification Rationale

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to select contractors for award follows:

In accordance with FAR Part 8.405-6(b)(1), “Agency requirements shall not be written to require a particular brand, name, product...peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.” An exception to this rule is allowed only if there is a written justification...essential to the Government’s requirement.

Additionally, this limited source justification will document that this requirement is essential to the Government’s requirements and the market research which indicated that no other brand is qualified to meet the Navy’s requirements.

5. Demonstration of the Unique Nature of the Required Supply

On August 06, 2024, the required agency submitted a Brand Name Justification Memorandum in accordance with FAR 8.405-6, to limit sources for the purchase of the above referenced Xi Computer Corporation Part Numbers.

The basis for limiting the source for this acquisition is that Code 42 is a rapid prototyping and manufacturing area that requires the customers system uptime to be 99% or better. Their current systems are all Xi Computer CAD systems which helps them to ensure that their systems are able to be parts interchangeable. Xi Computers completes rigorous system testing before shipping, as they are all custom systems. This helps the customer to maintain optimum uptime and ensures all systems have good parts from the start. By using Xi systems they are able to keep their costs lower than other competitors while ensuring their systems can maintain operational requirements. Xi Computer systems also ensures that their systems are TAA compliant and will meet DoD Cybersecurity requirements with current TPM chips installed and tested, along with all updated firmware drivers to ensure compliance is met.

Therefore, for this acquisition, the contracting activity is restricting the consideration to Xi Computers authorized sellers, to include the only sources that can provide Xi Computer Corporation Part Numbers (P/N’s listed above).

6. Determination that the Order Represents the Best Value

A best value determination will be documented. Prior to placing the order, the Contracting Officers will seek price reductions.

7. Description of the Market Research Conducted

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), The Customer has provided detailed market research that has been conducted to justify this RFQ as Brand Name only. Market research was conducted in August 2024. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a market survey through Federal Supply Schedule contractors. Search engine utilized was the GSA Advantage catalog using the part numbers, description, and manufacturer. The aforementioned product, Xi Computers, is the only computer hardware that is capable of providing interchangeable parts with their existing CAD Systems, help maintain optimum uptime, while ensuring to keep costs low, and meet operational requirements of existing NUWC information technology systems.

8. Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition

Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and are able to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval

I certify that the justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the above, I hereby determine that it is in the best interest of the Government and most appropriate for this acquisition to be Brand Name.

X____________________________________________________________________ Seth King Date Contracting Officer, FAS, SCM Office Supply and Mgt Branch

8/9/2024