A27. BNoE 1301042167.pdf

6 December 2022

MEMORANDUM

From: HMCS(FMF/EXW) Nicholas Mazmanian, NR NEDU To: Nicole Stevens, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE PERSONAL

GEAR ISSUE (PGI) FOR NEDU NAVAL RESERVE UNIT (ERP 1301042167)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Brand Name or Equal Justification.”

This is a Brand Name or Equal Justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Division Code 02).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to acquire the Personal Gear Issue (PGI) listed in Section 3 of this document.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The contract effort is to acquire the following:

LBT

Line Part Number Description Qty.

1 LBT-2467A Large Wheeled Load-Out Bag w/ Padding 30

Mystery Ranch

1 WF21- Forager Hip Mini Black Forager Hip Mini 30

2 WF21 Two Day Assault Two Day Assault Pack 30

Pelican

1 1630-000-110 1630 Protector Transport Case 30

2 1630-510-000 1639 Organizer Lid 30

Benchmade

1 9070SBK Claymore Folding Pocket Knife 30

Patagonia

1 81651 Sun Shirt, Men’s RO-Hoodie 30

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This procurement will be funded by 2023 National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriations (NGREA) Funds.

4. Salient Characteristics

Item: Large Wheeled Load-Out Bag w/ Padding Characteristics:

• Volume: 10,200 cubic inches

• Wheels at base of bag facilitate transport

• Reinforced bottom offers additional strength and durability

• Internal compression straps secure contents

• 2 document windows on face of bag measuring approximately 12" x 9"

• Additional document windows on each end measuring approximately 8.5" x 5"

• Interior mesh pockets

• External pocket extending the length of bag measuring approximately 38"L x

3"W x 12"H

• Two external pockets on opposite side each measuring approximately 16"L x

3"W x 12"H

• Overall dimensions: 39"L x 16W x 10"H

• Weight: 16 lbs

• Constructed of 1000 denier Cordura

• Bartacked Stress Points and MODULAR webbing

• MIL-Spec stitching standards, Type E thread

Item: Hip Mini

• Swivel strap to accommodates hip or over-the-shoulder carry

• One internal zippered pocket

• One hidden stretch pocket on the body side with snap closure

• 330d Robic ATY fabric

• 210d Robic Dynagin fabric

• Volume: 1.3L (75 cu-ins)

• Dimensions: 11x20x10cm (4.5"x8"x3.75")

Item: Two Day Assault Pack

• Approximate weight 4.6 pounds

• Volume: 1800 cubic inches

• Approximate dimensions 22” x 13.5” x 9.5”

• Constructed of 500D Cordura fabric

• Two internal zip mesh pockets

• Front daisy chain lash on expansion

• Two compression straps to reduce the overall size of the pack

• Separate sleeve to accommodate up to a 17” laptop with top zip access

• Plastic frame sheet

• External bottle pocket with drain holes

• Waist belt

• Ability to hide waist belt when not in use

• Hook and loop pile at top of pack for patch attachment

Item: Transport Case

• Approximate Interior (L×W×D)27.70 x 20.98 x 15.50 in

• Approximate Exterior (L×W×D)31.28 x 24.21 x 17.48 in

• Approximate Interior Volume 5.21 cu. Ft.

• Padlock hole

• Interior foam for shock absorption

• Body Material Polypropylene

• Latch Material ABS

• O-Ring Material Polymer

• Pins Material Stainless Steel

• Foam Material 1.3 lb Polyurethane

• Purge Body Material ABS

• Purge Vent Material 3 Micron Hydrophobic Non-Woven

• 4 wheels

• Extendable handle

• Certification to IP67 / STANAG 4280 / Def Stan 81-41

Item: Lid Organizer

• Shall be compatible with the Transport Case

• Ballistic nylon material

• Approximately 27.7 x 20.98 x 3.25"

• Minimum of 5 mesh style zippered pockets

Item: Folding Pocket Knife

• Blade Length approximately 3.6”

• Blade Thickness approximately 0.114”

• Open Length approximately 8.6”

• Closed Length approximately 5.0”

• Handle Thickness approximately 0.6”

• Lanyard hole

• Blade made of CPM-D2 steel (60-62 HRC) or better

• Serrated Drop point Blade Style/Shape

• Deep Carry clip

• Grivory handle material or equivalent

Item: Men’s sun shirt

• Light weight nylon/spandex material and fast drying

• Hooded with visor, drawstring to tighten around face

• Rear zip closure pocket with corrosion proof zipper

• Sleeves with thumb hole

• 50+ UPF sun protection

• Chafe-free seams, seamless underarms

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(a).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government’s needs.

6. Process for determining “brand name” or “equal”.

(a) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by:

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(b) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(c) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the Offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

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.

HMCS (FMF/EXW) Nicholas Mazmanian, NR NEDU SEL Requesting Official

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification.

Vincent Tomasi, Nicole Stevens or Jamell Kilgore

CONTRACTING OFFICER