B - Redacted Brand Name Justification.docx

Subj: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE SIX (6) EACH TDK-LAMBDA INC., Z36-24-U PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLIES AND TWO (2) EACH TDK-LAMBDA INC., Z-NL100 RACK MOUNT ENCLOSURES

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole 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.

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

This action will award a purchase order, on a brand name specific basis, to acquire six (6) each TDK-Lambda Americas Inc., Model Z36-24-U programmable power supplies, two (2) each TDK-Lambda Americas Inc., Model Z-NL100 rack mount enclosures, four (4) each TDK-Lambda Americas Inc., Model Z-BP blanking plates, and two (2) each TDK-Lambda Americas Incorporated, Model Z-WBP blanking plates, for use within NEDU’s Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF) Facilities to power diver worn heated garments.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs. (including the estimated value). The contract effort is to acquire the following:

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with reimbursable project funds. Funding is to support procurement of equipment for upgrading hyperbaric test equipment, facilities atmospheric control, life support and physiological systems.

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(a)(2)(iii)(B).

The TDK-Lambda Americas Incorporate power supply units are the only brand of equipment that can meet the Navy’s needs for the reasons.

1) The Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) owns multiple lower output wattage version of TDK-Lambda Americas Incorporated, programmable power supplies and this modernization procurement is to maintain all current communication protocols but to allow for more current draw.

2) NEDU owns multiple TDK-Lambda programmable power supplies that is specifically designed to work with the stated heated garments being tested at NEDU, these specified items have been validated to function with the current version of software changes and external sensors.

3) NEDU already spent many years building up the interfaces for this specific brand adapting it for every research study possible. TDK-Lambda is the only brand to meet the requirement, as any alternative will mean that a new user interface will have to be built, which will cause significant delays in our project schedule forcing these projects to needlessly miss their completion date.

In summary, the impact on the fleet mission is if this equipment is not purchased that NEDU will experience a deficiency in their ability to support the U.S. Navy. A significant investment has been made in the existing interfaces of the TDK-Lambda programmable power supplies. Therefore it is imperative that the TDK-Lambda Americas Inc., Model Z36-24-U programmable power supplies are acquired immediately.

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.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc.is the only brand of equipment that can meet the Government’s needs.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

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, TDK-Lambda Americas Incorporated.is the only brand of equipment that can meet the Government’s needs.