Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division Contracts Department for the procurement of Community Professional Loudspeakers equipment. The justification covers three specific items: 42 RSH462 Weather Resistant Loudspeakers, 42 RSH-GRL Weather Resistant Loudspeaker Grills, and 42 TRC400 400W Transformers.

The document justifies the brand-name procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii), citing that these items must be compatible with existing infrastructure and equipment. The justification explains that using different equipment would require new component testing, system design changes, infrastructure modifications, and result in significant delays and cost overruns. The document includes a cost analysis table showing the substantial duplication of costs that would occur if an alternate brand was procured, including expenses for developing new infrastructure specifications, system redesign, documentation, and testing. NSWC Corona states they have no immediate plans to compete future contracts for these types of supplies but will assess whether competition is feasible for future requirements.