5_JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document submitted by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division to justify a single-source procurement action for two Pratt & Whitney precision measurement instruments.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program requires two specific supermicrometers to outfit Navy Calibration Labs: the Pratt & Whitney LMU1000M Labmaster Universal Supermicrometer (Part Number U308100) and the Pratt & Whitney LMM-1219 Laser Measuring Machine Supermicrometer (Part Number U307549). The procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 (Simplified Acquisition Procure) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a). The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable. Prior to this single-source procurement, a Sources Sought Notice was posted on SAM.gov on March 11, 2025 (closing March 24, 2025) to solicit industry interest and identify qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government's requirements and authorized as Pratt & Whitney distributors. The Corona Division indicated it will continue market research to identify capable alternative sources for future requirements and assess the feasibility of full and open competition for related future procurements. The justification has been certified as legally sufficient and accurate by the Combined Technical and Requirements Cognizance officer and the Contracting Officer (Code 0221).