Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification form for procuring battery systems for solar sites. The procurement involves 22 Absolute GP Cell 10021WL V0, 24DVC String batteries across three Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): 10 units for CLIN 0001, 8 units for CLIN 1001, and 4 units for CLIN 2001. The specific battery type is a Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Stryten E-Series Absolyte battery, which is being justified as a direct replacement for existing GNB Absolyte GP batteries at all solar sites. The justification highlights that selecting a different brand-named router would require extensive testing, approval processes, and additional labor costs, making the current brand the most cost-effective and efficient option. The document is from NSWC CORDIV (Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division) and was digitally signed by a contracting officer on August 27, 2025.