Brand Name Justification 09 Jul 20.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: OL_H/PZIMB

Project/Program Name: EMXG Link 16 ECS Case Loadmaster

Purchase Request/Identification Number: Alexsys record: 8237

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $115,912.26

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Purchase thirty seven (37) name brand ECS Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U (Series 7500, part number T0002218), described as follows:

The Loadmaster Rackmount Cases provide shock and vibration protection for electronic equipment. Made of Theremo Stamped Composite (TSC) materials. The rack has a slide-out 19 inch CEA-310-E compliant rack; has 1,200 tons in compression capacity, impact resistance and rugged durability at temperatures ranging from negative 65 degrees Fahrenheit to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Water tight providing protection from moisture, salt spray, sand and dust throughout the world's climate extremes.

Impervious to fuels, oils and solvents, can also be decontaminated if exposed to chemical warfare agents. CEA-310-E compliant shock mounted interior racks. Cases are stackable with covers installed or removed.

24" deep fixed all aluminum inner frame, 5" removable nesting lids, Shock Isolation system for 81-100 lb payload, stainless steel square hole "Dell" verticals, polymer handles, stainless steel black oxide latches, removable 5" side-mount casters with lid storage, pressure relief valve, pouches for Caster Storage, with standard features of pivot swivel latches and molded in strikes and lid hangers.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

This brand name acquisition is for ECS Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U (Series 7500, part number T0002218) in the quantity of thirty seven (37), to be integrated with the ViaSat MIDS JTRS Mobile Rack (part number 1265286) determined by the CRC Program Office as part of the Bill of Materials and JMRS UPS transit case assembly drawing to the MIDS-JTRS-CMN4 terminal platform that the Air Force will use to support Link 16.

Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U(Series 7500, part number T0002218) being purchased is the only unit that can be attached/latched to the Viasat MIDS JTRS Mobile System to match with connections, hook-ups and provide a fully sealed environmental enclosure, due to the extreme temperatures, with CEA-310-E compliant shock mounted interior racks.

Performance testing has been accomplished in accordance with MIL-STD-810G. Purchasing another rackmount would require additional testing to verify compatibility, causing duplication of government costs. The MIDS-JTRS-CMN4 terminal has been selected as the standard for numerous USAF aircraft and the ongoing technology upgrades it allows will keep this LINK-16 hardware relevant to combat operations beyond 2040.

LINK 16 is the warfighter's secure, jam resistant, high-capacity tactical data information communications system that provides the critical space/air/land/sea/sub-surface battlefield situational awareness information that the US Military and Allied/Coalition forces require to combat prosecute operations.

The above justification provides the reasoning why no other type of supplies will satisfy the agencies requirements.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c); brand name ECS Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U (Series 7500, part number T0002218) use in this acquisition is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

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Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

During on-line search, Government contacts and contacts of known sources was conducted by the SME, Engineer and/or the customer to find potential vendors that could provide the Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U. Search was conducted on Rub Log FLIS and GSA advantage with no results. The SME contacted another known source (CaseTech) for a possible equal, information came back from the company that their rack will not be compatible with the ECS mounting surface.

Market Research identified two (2) small business vendors that sell the Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U. Identifying that there is a reasonable expectation that two or more responsible offerors, competing independently, would submit priced offers in response to the solicitation expressed requirement.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The brand name ECS Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U (Series 7500, part number T0002218) as a whole is called out in the Bill of Materials to the JMRS UPS transit case assembly drawing. ECS Case, Loadmaster TSC Rackmount 5U (Series 7500, part number T0002218) is the only allowable rackmount case per tech data.

The Government will continue to survey the marketplace in an effort to increase competition.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

22-Jul-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera/ GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

20 Apr 2017 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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