BNM_Redacted.pdf
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- NSI Optical Trackballs
- Solicitation number
- N0017826Q6778
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This is a memorandum recommending a non-competitive procurement for specialized optical trackball equipment. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) seeks to acquire eighty-nine (89) 38mm Panel Mounted Trackballs, part number TBE38N0, manufactured by NSI Keyboards. The requesting activity has standardized its equipment on NSI trackballs and determined that NSI is the sole manufacturer capable of providing the exact specifications required.
The justification for other than full and open competition centers on the unique technical characteristics of the NSI equipment, specifically its precision panel-mount configuration, IP69 environmental rating, and compatibility with the limited space, weight, and power (SWaP) accommodations of the operator consoles. The memorandum emphasizes that alternative hardware would necessitate significant mechanical and electrical re-engineering, custom panel fabrication, and requalification testing, resulting in an estimated additional cost and a minimum twelve-month schedule delay to the program. Market research confirmed that while multiple vendors produce industrial pointing devices, only NSI offers the exact non-negotiable technical configuration required. Delivery is required as soon as possible following order receipt. The document requires certification and signature by both the originator and the Contracting Officer, with the latter confirming that only one or limited sources are reasonably available.
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| N0017826Q6778 (SF1449).pdf | ||
| 0507-03 - NSI Optical Trackballs - Req List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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the NSI bv equipment meets the exact non-negotiable technical characteristics required to support .
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in the above recommendation, are accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the processing of this recommendation precludes the use of full and open competition.
Date: _________ ________________________________ Signature of Originator
The Contracting Officer has determined that only one or limited sources are reasonably available.
Date: _________ ________________________________ Signature of Contracting Officer
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