Attachment 1 - 47QSSC24Q2183 Altium Software License LSBN Justification_Redacted.pdf

Limited Sources and Justification and Approval Under the Authority of FAR 6.302-1, Federal Supply Schedules

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Requisition Number: N0025341104809

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 requiring activity is Naval Sea Logistics Center of the NUWC division at Keyport, WA.

2. Nature/Description of Action

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

MFR:

Altium, Inc.

Part Numbers:

1. P/N: 14-004-1-WC, Licenses Renewal, QTY 4

2. P/N: 14-004-1-WC, Licenses Renewal, QTY 1

3. P/N: 14-000-1-UC, Licenses Restart, QTY 1

4. P/N: 14-004-1-UC, Licenses Restart, QTY 1

5. P/N: 14-004-1-UC, Licenses Renewal, QTY 1

6. P/N: 14-000-1-UC, Licenses Restart, QTY 1

7. P/N: 14-004-1-UC, License Restart, QTY 1

8. P/N: 14-004-1-WC, License Renewal, QTY 1

9. P/N: 14-022-06-D, QTY 2

This BNJ is being performed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c). This acquisition is being procured against NAICS Code 513210; thus FAR Subpart 6.3 is being invoked to limit sources to only MFR:

Altium, for restarting and renewal of Altium Licenses.

Required Delivery Date: 07/31/2024 or sooner

3. Description of Supplies and Services

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

The following identifies the complete requirement:

DocuSign Envelope ID: 41FAFE18-C3B3-4BEC-B3B9-A7282784641D

Part Numbers:

4. Identification of Justification Rationale

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

In accordance with FAR, “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 April 30, 2024, the requiring agency submitted a Brand Name Justification Memorandum in accordance with FAR 8.405-6, to limit sources for the purchase of the above referenced Altium Part Numbers.

P/N Description QTY (EA)

1 14-004-1-WC

Altium Designer Commercial Subscription Renewal:

Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08572857 Standard

2 14-004-1-WC

Altium Designer Commercial Subscription Renewal :

Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08587548 Standard

3 14-000-1-UC

Altium Designer Perpetual Commercial License Restart : Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08361455

4 14-004-1-UC

Altium Designer Commercial Subscription Restart :

Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08361455 Standard

5 14-004-1-WC

Altium Designer Commercial Subscription Renewal :

Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08361455 Standard

6 14-000-1-UC

Altium Designer Perpetual Commercial License Restart : Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08380529

7 14-004-1-UC

Altium Designer Commercial Subscription Restart :

Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08380529 Standard

8 14-004-1-WC

Altium Designer Commercial Subscription Renewal :

Altium Designer Standard Private Server Commercial

Single Site SN-08380529 Standard

9 14-022-06-D Altium Designer Essentials - On Demand (English) 2

The basis for limiting source for this acquisition is due to NUWC Keyport having current and future tasking which includes work within the Intelligence community that revolves solely around reverse engineering. With the success of some specialized software tools, NUWC replicated the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Reverse Engineering capability at Keyport. These special software tools are Government developed and sit at a high classification level. Altium was chosen by the development team as the supported schematic capture software. Simply stated, the special software netlist exports will only import into the Altium Designer.

Therefore, for this acquisition, the contracting activity is restricting the consideration of NAICS Code 513210 to include the only source that can provide Altium Software Licenses (P/N’s listed above).

6. Determination that the Order Represents the Best Value

The overall goal of the Acquisition Center is to provide the Government a fast and efficient way for Federal Agencies to requisition for commodities at discounted prices with prompt, cost effective delivery and customer service. The Contracting Officer will compare the pricing to competitive pricing, to determine the best value to the government and determine that the anticipated cost represents the best value to the government. Award of any products other than the above-mentioned brand name products would not be in the best interest of the Government.

Notice of this Brand Name only action will be posted on SAM.gov.

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 April 2024. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a market survey through Federal Supply Schedule contractors. In addition, further market research was utilized by using internet search engines (google, bing, yahoo, etc.) Amazon.com, and through GSA Advantage using the part numbers, description, and manufacturer. The aforementioned product, Altium Software Licenses, is compatible with the current systems and ensures Keyport is in compliance with IA directives causing no impact to operations and customers.

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____________________________________________________________________ Jocelyn McChesney Date Contracting Officer, FAS, SCM Office Supply and Mgt Branch

5/5/2024