B - Redacted Brand Name Justification.docx

Subj: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE CPV BRAND VALVES

FOR HYPERBARIC OPERATION

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 CPV valves. These valves are required for the direct replacement of existing valves that are beyond their life expectancy.

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:

5800 PANEL MOUNT

5800 PSI

U-CUP 216 TEFLON BACK-UP RING 216 VITON O-RING & 014 VITON O-RING

With the valve open and the outlet port closed off, pressurize the valve to 6000 psig (+200/-0) with nitrogen gas for a period of FIVE minutes.

With the valve closed hand tight on the hand wheel, pressurize the valve in BOTH directions under the seat to 6000 psig (+200/-0) with 100% He for a period of FIVE minutes.

Shipping and invoicing of individual CLINS is preferred when total quantity of CLIN is ready to ship.

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total value estimated at approximately $. Contract action will be funded with FY2021 Operation and Maintenance, Navy (OMN) 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. CPV is a global developer and provider of high-quality and reliable fluid system solutions including products, assemblies and services for the research, instrumentation, process, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Using alternate equipment would prove costly in time and dollars to the Government and to the mission through possible decertification of the Navy Experimental Diving Unit hyperbaric systems. Additionally, use of alternative components may change or introduce new parameters that may be harmful to the user of the Life Support system. Therefore, it is imperative that the CPV 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, the CPV product is the only suitable brand for replacement of valves to match existing performance characteristics and safety. Market research has shown there are multiple vendors that can provide the CPV brand. This procurement action will be synopsized in the Government point of entry site SAM.gov.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Replacement of existing valves is currently schedule for the October maintenance availability period. Exact replacement components are needed to perform this critical system maintenance and to adhere to system certification. Substantial delay in material procurement could delay or disrupt mission-critical testing and operations on diving and life support items.

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, the CPV brand products are the only suitable valve for replacement of existing valves to match performance characteristics and maintain system certification.