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Subj: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE ULTRA MOTION BRAN LINEAR ACTUATORS

FOR THE CLANDESTINE DELIVERED MINE (CDM) PROGRAM (ERP#: 1301406683)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare

Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts

Department Code 02).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order, on a brand name basis, to acquire Ultra Motion brand linear actuators for the Longitudinal Study Program. A linear actuator is a device that creates motion in a straight line instead of spinning like a normal motor. A rotary motor spins; a linear actuator uses extra mechanical parts to turn that rotation into push-pull travel. That makes it useful when a mechanism must lift, lower, slide, open, close, tilt, or hold a position.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

Part Number* Description Qty

D-A.063-HT23P-2-P-4/4-UW-1025 Ultra Motion Series U2 Linear Actuator

2-inch stroke

D-A.063-HT23P-4-P-4/4-UW Ultra Motion Series U2 Linear Actuator

4-inch stroke

N/A Shipping – US Ground to Panama City 1 lot

REDACTED. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. REDACTED. All items will be delivered within ten (10) weeks after contract award. REDACTED.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. Authority: FAR 6.103-1(d), Application for brand-name descriptions.

Pursuant to FAR 6.103-1(d), Ultra Motion is the only brand of actuators that will meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons. The actuators are being acquired to support the longitudinal study project onboard NSWC

PCD. A linear actuator is a device that creates motion in a straight line instead of spinning like a normal motor. A rotary motor spins; a linear actuator uses extra mechanical parts to turn that rotation into push-pull travel. That makes it useful when a mechanism must lift, lower, slide, open, close, tilt, or hold a position. A longitudinal study is a broad research design that tracks all data over multiple points in time. The purpose is to observe changes, development, or trends over time. Researchers collect data from the same variables repeatedly over a long time.

This period can last for months, years, or even decades. It helps track changes, spot patterns, and see how things develop. Some of the variables being evaluated are:

• No Homing Required: Their patented Phase Index® absolute position feedback gives high-resolution data instantly upon startup, meaning the actuator does not need to reset or "home" itself.

• Design: A preloaded axial load path removes play or looseness in the mechanism, offering maximum stiffness and precise control authority for high-speed or delicate tasks.

• Integrated Controls: Built-in Brushless DC (BLDC) motor electronics and digital controllers support common communication standards like CAN 2.0B and RS-485, simplifying plug-and-play setup with standard vehicle autopilots.

• Telemetry: They stream real-time diagnostic data over a network, including position, internal temperature, humidity, bus voltage, and phase currents (which track output force).

• Extreme Environment Sealing: Models are available with IP67 or higher ratings, pressure-compensated oil-filled assemblies for deep-sea use down to 20,000 feet, or vacuum-compatible builds.

• Flight-Critical Redundancy: Advanced series feature dual electrical isolation and redundant motors to eliminate single points of failure in safety-sensitive defense applications.

In summary, the Ultra Motion brand linear actuators being acquired are absolutely required to maintain consistency of the longitudinal research study. Changes in variables would absolutely negate the consistency of the data collected to date and would render all research data incomplete. Incomplete solutions, no matter the level of incompletion is useless to the Government. Therefore, it is imperative that the Ultra Motion brand linear actuators is acquired.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value, consistent with the commercial evaluation procedures in FAR 12.203.

Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will determine that the resulting order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering technical, price, and past performance) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Ultra Motion is the only brand of equipment that can meet the

Government’s needs.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Ultra Motion is the only brand of equipment that can meet the

Government’s needs.

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