Attachment 4 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Brand Name Justification) for the WMSL Doppler Speed Log (DSL) recapitalization effort. The justification seeks to procure all parts necessary to deploy a standardized, commercially available replacement for the unsupportable SRD-500/SRD-500A Doppler Speed Log currently in use by National Security Cutters. Specifically, the Coast Guard intends to use the Jotron Skipper DL2 as a solution, which was selected for installation on CGC's STONE and CALHOUN vessels by 21 June 2024.

The document details that CSISC C2PL is requesting a Brand Name Justification to ensure supportability and streamline configuration management of CG fielded DSL solutions. The Jotron Skipper DL2 was selected after research determined no viable alternative existed, and it meets critical navigation requirements, including compatibility with the NAVSSI system and communication signals. The justification notes that this procurement will not only streamline configuration management but also align with the U.S. Coast Guard's long-term sustainment strategy, with potential exponentially higher personnel and fiscal resources required for alternative solutions.