BNJ.pdf

This is a One Source/Brand Name Justification (NTE SAT) filed in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) for a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers (FLC) commercial acquisition.

Procurement Details: Purchase Request Number 1301388388 seeks the acquisition of two stand-alone laptops with updated D-21 Advantest software, including licensing and maintenance for a four-year period. The contract includes technical support throughout the four-year term, a hardware refresh after the third year, and loaner hardware for repairs. The justification restricts competition exclusively to Advantest Software as the sole manufacturer and source.

Justification Rationale: The document asserts that genuine Advantest products are mandatory to ensure compatibility, accuracy, and reliable operation with the Government's existing testbed configuration, as referenced in NAVSUP SG420-AP-MMA-010. Advantest is identified as the sole developer, manufacturer, and owner of the proprietary D-21 software and associated testbed architectures supporting the Government's current test systems. The justification argues that non-Advantest software could result in incompatibilities, inaccurate calibration, diagnostic errors, system performance issues, and operational disruption. Additionally, the required Traceable Calibration Tools, calibration algorithms, and associated hardware are proprietary to Advantest and specifically designed for these systems. The document concludes that no known alternative brand can satisfy the technical and operational requirements without introducing unacceptable technical and operational risks.