Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification SAT rev 1 Effective September 2020

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

NSWCCD requires the purchase of new generation Kistler sensors to support captive and free running model testing due to the current sensors being discontinued. Therefore new sensors must be purchased in order to

The following items are critical:

1. Set - Measuring Chain Grinding, item number: 18012655. [QTY: 1]

a. Grind to same height

2. 9017C 3-Component Force Sensor, item number: 18013433. [QTY: 4]

a. Fx,Fy -1,5 ... 1,5 kN; Fz -3 ... 3 kN

b. Nominal Sensitivity Fz: -11 pC/N

c. Connection: V3 neg.

3. Matched Grinding, item number: 44000177. [QTY: 1]

a. Kind of component: 3-Componenten Sensor

b. Number of components: 4 pc

4. 9460 Set of Preloading Elements, item number: 18007823. [QTY: 4]

a. M6 x 0.75 for Force Sensors

b. Bolt Length L = 29 mm

5. 5189A2191 Underwater charge amplifier for triaxial piezo force sensors integrated in cable, item number:

18046259. [QTY: 4]

a. 2 switchable measuring ranges

b. Connector: V3 pos. / 9-wire open

c. Charge ranges: 30'000 / 2'730 pC

d. Time constant for range 2: long

e. Cable length sensor side: Customer specific 0.2 - 3.0m

f. Cable length output side: 3m

g. Customer specific sensor side: 1.00 m

h. Variable cable length: 3.00 m

6. 9479 Wrench Adapter, item number: 18007835. [QTY: 1]

a. Hexagon head 11mm

b. For Type 9017.../9018...

All items need to be delivered to NSWCCD 9500 MacArthur Blvd Bethesda, MD 20817.

MANUFACTURER: Kistler Instrumentation Corp.

ADDRESS: 75 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY, 14228

PHONE: 716-691-5100

POC: Sandra Ware

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

Market research through web search, manufacturer catalogs, and distributor sales representatives has shown that there are sensors and gauges with similar capabilities to Kistler. However, they have different dimensions which would require adapting hardware to be manufactured to interface to existing systems in the hydrodynamic submarine models. Additionally, they require different interfacing connectors which would not be compatible with existing equipment. Furthermore, Kistler's proprietary charge amplifiers have a uniquely long time constant which allows quasi-static load measurements. Other manufacturers are unable to capture steady state loads and will see significant drift during the duration of a typical model data collection run.

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

Explanation:

Force sensors and acquisition hardware are proprietary pieces designed by Kistler Instrument Corporation.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons:

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Engineer, July 11, 2023 Customer/Requestor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

First Line Supervisor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c).

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date