B-BNJ-Sierra-Redacted.docx

17 November 2021

MEMORANDUM

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand name 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 Department Code 02).

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

This action will award a purchase order, on a brand specific basis, to acquire Sierra Instruments Flow Controllers to provide greater capability of the unmanned diving operations inside the unmanned hyperbaric and environmental chambers at Navy Experimental Diving Unit’s (NEDU) Experimental Diving Facility. Competition will be limited to authorized distributors of Sierra Instruments brand components.

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

The following items are being acquired:

Cal=Trak Base only, requires SL-800 Cell(s) to create an operating unit. Standard configuration includes:

Leak test cable, RS232 cable, 100-240 VAC battery charger, and Instruction Manual.

Part number: SL-800-B

For use with SL-800-B Cal=Trak base unit.

Flow Range: 50 SCCM to 5 SLPM.

Accuracy:

Volumetric: 0.15% of reading Mass: 0.2% of reading Part number: SL-800-24

Pelican Case with foam inserts for SL-800 CalTrak.

Fits SL-800 with one (1) base, one (1) flow cell and accessories.

Part number: PEL-1600

100-240VAC input power supply, for CalTrak SL-800 Base unit.

Part number: BC12-UNI

Rechargeable battery for CalTrak SL-800 Base.

Part number: 800-BAT

Prepaid and Added at COST.

ESTIMATED COSTS of $75.00

Hold shipment until all CLINs are ready to ship.

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total value estimated at approximately $27,625. Contract action will be funded with FY2021 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, only CPV brand components can be used in the Navy Experimental Diving Unit hyperbaric facilities by approval and direction of NAVSEA 00C. These components form highly specialized life support systems under the NAVSEA Diving Certification Authority. Only those articles which have been successfully tested are qualified. Procedures are specified under SS521-AA-MAN-010 U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Certification Manual. The objective of this process is to verify that the life support system provides acceptable levels of operator safety throughout the specified operating range. The equipment is being acquired as new equipment to meet testing requirements of unmanned diving operations at NEDU. Monitoring and controlling the gases of the diving equipment while testing under pressure is critical to meet the requirements to fulfill NAVSEA testing programs. The Sierra Instruments flow controllers requested is the ONLY equipment compatible with the current installed hardware and software control systems. In summary, using alternate equipment would prove costly in time and dollars to the government and to the mission. Use of another system may change or introduce new parameters that may be harmful to all diving systems tested and maintained at NEDU. Therefore, it is imperative that this particular brand of equipment is purchased.

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

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Sierra Instruments is the only suitable brand for gas flow calibration instrumentation match existing performance characteristics and safety.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Sierra Instruments brand components are the only components compatible with the system installed at NEDU and the controlling system required for operation.

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.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Sierra Instruments brand products are the only suitable gas flow calibration instrumentation to match performance characteristics and maintain system certification.

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