C03 - SSJ - Load Frames_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

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).

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, Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

currently maintains and operates a significant number of MTS test frames, controllers, and hydraulic power units in the Fatigue and Fracture Laboratory to conduct material testing for a variety of critical technical programs. To complete funded technical tasking in accordance with program schedules, additional test frames are required to increase testing throughput. Ensuring new equipment is capable of interfacing with existing hardware and software is a critical technical requirement to ensure continuity of laboratory operations by standardizing test procedures, utilizing existing MTS parts inventory, and eliminating additional training required to operate new test systems.

To interface with existing MTS controllers and hydraulic power units which utilize proprietary connections and software, new equipment must be produced by MTS. MTS policy does not allow third-party commercial vendors for MTS equipment; new equipment is only available for purchase directly from MTS.

C. LIMITED SOURCE (FAR 8.405-6):

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, Manufacturer (OEM).

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

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.

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