C14_BNJ Machine Filters_Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Procurement of Various Machine Filters for use on Profiling Machinery

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) has commissioned multiple profiling machines in the past few years. These machines require a varying amounts of hydraulic and air filters to keep the machines running in optimal condition. This request comprises of the vendor providing NFPC with the various types of hydraulic and air filters that meet the original equipment manufacturers specifications. The vendor is responsible for supplying and delivering the OEM, Mahle/Filtration Group, filters with no deviation:

Item

Description Filtration Group

OEM Part Number

1 filter element PI 21004 DN40 SM-X3 78260929

2 filter element PI 23004 DN40 SM-X10 77925571

3 filter element PI 23016 DN SM-X10 77925605

4 filter element PI 25004 DN SM-X25 78260945

5 filter element PI 25016 DN SM-X25 78261059

6 filter element PI 3230 PS VST-10 77680416

7 filter element PI 4230 PS VST-25 77680549

8 filter element PI 8415 DRG-60 77681034

9 filter element PI 8430 DRG-60 77681042

10 filter element 852 519 MIC 77687767

This is a brand name justification to procure various filters listed above and the estimated dollar value is at $81,000.00.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

NFPC utilizes various machine hydraulic and air filters for their profiling machines.

These machines are an integral part of NFPC’s critical production. NFPC requires machine utilization of at least 70% availability for operation to meet production requirements. This has been determined by NFPC and NAVSEA as the requirement to meet the Columbia Class schedules and deadlines for the Navy. Available for operation means in a state ready to machine components. During preventative, planned and unplanned maintenance, any machine NOT in a state of operation and ready to machine components affects these requirements. Keeping the equipment available for operation is done by developing and managing preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) that utilizes both the NFPC maintenance and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) personnel. Previously in a cost savings measure, NFPC maintenance mechanics used replacement-type-off brand filters and issues have occurred with the off brand replacement filters resulting in erroneous sensor alarm errors and flow resulting in unplanned machine failures thus not meeting the production requirement.

Therefore, NFPC maintenance has requested to go back to the original equipment manufactured filters. Procuring replacement-off-brand filters will likely cause significant impact to not only NFPC’s mission but the Navy’s Virginia, and Columbia Class Programs, and extend to project delays with naval vessel manufacturers.

Procurement of OEM filters listed are needed to ensure maximum reliability and functionality of the profiling machines to meet NFPC’s mission requirements.

3. MARKET SURVEY

A sources sought notice was published on SAM.gov (dated June2023) and GSA (RFQ1644064) to determine the availability of open market sources willing and able to provide the OEM preferred filters. One (1) source, Burhani Enterprises, responded to the GSA sources sought within the specified period of time. Therefore, market research was conducted by obtaining pricing from the OEM machine manufacturer, OEM Filter distributor for the USA, a GSA vendor and previously awarded vendor.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

NSWCPD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of procurement covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCPD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

5. APPROVALS:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator Date

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date

Date_3: 12/8/2023