Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification form for procuring Barnfind Technologies fiber transceiver equipment for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NSWC) Corona. The procurement involves 15 line items of specialized SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G transceiver equipment with various configurations, including BarnMini Frame components, LGX box modules, and standard chassis, totaling quantities between 1-81 units per line item. All items are from the Barnfind brand, which has been specifically selected, tested, and verified to work in harsh environments where WISS (Weapons Impact Scoring Set) systems are installed.

The justification highlights that changing to a different brand would require extensive retesting, potentially costing the government significant time and labor. The document notes that Barnfind equipment has been previously used with WISS systems, meets integration requirements, and provides compatibility to reduce operational and maintenance costs. The solicitation is an all-or-none requirement, seeking new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment from authorized dealers, with no gray market or remanufactured items acceptable. The procurement is part of a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with quotes to be submitted electronically, though specific submission dates are not clearly visible in the redacted document.