BNJ_BeldenCable Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Code 612

To: Code 02 Acquisition Branch

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

NSWCCD Code 612 Fire Protection Group (FPG) requests the procurement of the Belden

Inc., Category 5e, #24-4pr, F/UTP, LSZH Jacket, CMG-LS, Shipboard ABS Type Approved, PN: 1300SB. This is a shipboard cable that will be tested in accordance with MIL-

DTL24643C. The cable shall be procured and tested within 3 months from date of award.

The amount of cable to be procured shall meet the quantity required to perform the test methods listed below. The estimated cost to complete the scope of the contract is

$48,512.00, with the cables costing an estimated $925.00.

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.13 Flame Propagation

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.14 Gas Flame (Circuit Integrity)

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.22 Water Tightness

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.23 Acid Gas Generation

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.24 Halogen Content

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.25 Smoke Index

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.26 Immersion Test

MIL-DTL-24643C – 4.8.27 Toxicity Index

Manufacturer Belden Inc.

2001 North Main

Street Washington, PA 15301

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE

OF THE ACQUISITION

Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) is a PEO C4I system that is being installed onboard submarines. Recently, Non-MIL SPEC CAT-5e cable (Belden Inc., Category 5e, #24-4pr, F/UTP, LSZH Jacket, CMG-LS, Shipboard ABS Type Approved, PN: 1300SB.)

was installed on two in-service submarines. At the time, approved CAT 5e cable was not available and a non-MIL SPEC cable was installed in its place for the CANES network. Fire testing of these cables are required for submarine applications. In response to this action, NAVSEA requested MIL-DTL-24643C testing data for the recently installed cables. The fire testing of these communication cables yields different results for different manufacturers, as there are variabilities in the materials from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, fire testing must be conducted on the same cable installed on the in-service submarine and substitution of a different product is not technically acceptable.

3. MARKET SURVEY

A market survey conducted and concluded Belden Inc. is the sole manufacturer of this cable.

Belden does have authorized resellers.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS:

N/A

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

4/28/20

Signature of Requisition Originator Date

4/28/20

Signature of 1 st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date