Attachment 2 Brand name Justification redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information � See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR Brand Name (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N0957724RC013F1

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a brand name basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

Service:

Contractor: Expedition Communications

Contractor Address: 5939 Darwin Ct. Ste. 109, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Contractor POC: Jennifer McBride

Phone #: 1 (757)312-8300 x 318

Email: Jennifer.mcbride@expeditioncommunications.com

Cage Code/DUNS: 51FB8

Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

DirecTV Programming and technical support for all four (4) TSVRON4 vessels: TSV1 Prevail, TSV3 Hunter, TSV4 Narragansett and TSV5 Vindicator. One year base, plus four (4) option years. 5 year total: $104,498.56.

Base Year: $18,870.72 Option Year 1: $19,769.59 Option Year 2: $20,791.35 Option Year 3: $21,915.28 Option Year 4: $23,151.62

RDD � immediately upon contract award.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. (what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

Switching to another vender would result in increased service lapse, increased labor and equipment costs for the replacement of antennae and receiver equipment; and degraded operational schedule due to lack of navigational input. The vessels are operating on Direct TV cables and currently need compatibility with pre-existing parts.

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Equipment installed onboard all four (4) TSVON4 vessels:

� KVH TracVision UHD7 with IP-enabled TV-Hub B (Ka/Ku/Ka-Band HD & 4K), which is a special marine satellite dish designed for use on a boat and compatible with the installed DTV-H25 satellite

� HD receivers with IR remote control (110 VAC), � Cisco 2-Port Analog Telephone Adapters; integrated Intellian S6 antennas and flyaway VSAT systems.

� Current services received are from Direct TV annual service and IT/technical support

- onsite, over the phone and account management.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requested services:

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

� Current equipment and services were received from an authorized re-seller of Direct TV providing annual service and IT/technical support - onsite, over the phone and account management.

� All four (4) TSVRON4 vessels have received Direct TV service, IT/technical support

- onsite, over the phone and account management services from this vender for several years.

� Switching from Direct TV would result in a lapse of service, negatively impacting vessel navigation, situational awareness and crew/rider moral.

� Switching who�s Internet TV signal is not compatible with the Direct TV equipment installed onboard would result in increased labor and equipment costs for the replacement of antennae and receiver equipment.

Other information to support a Brand Name action:

Document number: N0957724RC013F1

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND

ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Ann Sledge 8/01/24

Signature

Carrier Strike Group Four � TSVRON4

Activity

Date

Logistics Management Specialist

Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION

DEEM ONLY ONE SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department