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NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CORONA DIVISION

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (FBO)≤ SAT

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

(ID/IQ TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRIPTION QTY Dell Precision 7865 Tower Workstation 8

The requested supplies services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the

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FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

PA31 requires the procurement of Precision 7865 Tower Workstations. Alternatives would not be advised as any alternative would need to meet, at minimum, the specifications of the requested equipment and then be approved by the developer team to ensure that the alternative meets their needs. The Precision 7865 Tower Workstation configuration is also approved by the administrators of the cRDT&E network where the machine will reside. cRDT&E team have standard machine configuration recommendation but this custom configuration request is optimized towards software development tasks. Further delay could result in developers having insufficient equipment to effectively perform their duties and could risk delays in producing fixes and improvements to software.

PA31 requires the procurement of Precision 7865 Tower Workstations used on the cRDT&E network. This equipment will be replacing existing developer equipment which has been outgrown by the requirements for software development and maintenance. Not having proper equipment will result in continued delays in providing users fixes and improvements in a timely manner due to the long wait times for developers to perform necessary work.

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4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected To Be Recovered Through Competition.

c.) Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

An alternate solution is not an option because this equipment is approved and compatible with the target network. The internal research involved in replacing this equipment with an alternate brand require at least two to three weeks that involves software developers, network admins, and approving supervisor. Labor cost would be in the range of $15,000 which we do not have additional funds to cover.

Alternatives would not be advised as any alternative would need to meet, at minimum, the specifications of the requested equipment and then be approved by the developer team to ensure that the alternative meets their needs. The Precision 7865 Tower Workstation configuration is also approved by the administrators of the cRDT&E network where the machine will reside. cRDT&E team have standard machine configuration recommendation but this custom configuration request is optimized towards software development tasks. Further delay could result in developers having insufficient equipment to effectively perform their duties and could risk delays in producing fixes and improvements to software.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 3.a., 3.c., 4.b. and 4.c., NSWCCO has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document.

If another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible

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I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Krista Lestina, ARP, PA (951) 393-5507 06/28/2023 Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

LESTINA.KRISTA.JOY.1390758711 Digitally signed by LESTINA.KRISTA.JOY.1390758711 Date: 2023.06.28 06:22:22 -07'00'

GRONCKI.ELIZABETH.1455702000 Digitally signed by GRONCKI.ELIZABETH.1455702000 Date: 2023.07.06 17:47:38 -07'00'

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