C14 BNJ REDACTED .pdf

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Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO PROCURE TENNEY C-EVO

ENVIRONMENTAL TEST CHAMBER (REDACTED)

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

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price contract from authorized sellers of the items listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

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

Line Description Qty.

1 C10RC2.0-A-S1.2-C

Tenney "C-EVO" Environmental Test Chamber, 10 cu.ft., Windows based PLC Smart 1.2 Controller, Air Cooled Product includes the following installed options:

Chamber Temperature Unit: °C Optional Extended Temperature Range: No Condenser Type: Air Computer Interface: Ethernet & RS485 Communications (Standard for Smart 1.2) Control Panel: UL508A Main Electrical Disconnect Purge System: GN2 Purge with Flowmeter Standard Shelves (Stainless Steel): 1 Water Supply:Water Regulator Assembly Warranty: Standard 1 Year labor & 1 Year parts Instructional Manuals: Digital Manual on a USB Drive and Digital Manual accessible for download at www.tenney.com TempGard High/Low Limit Over/Under Temperature Protection C-EVO™ Chambers include the following features as standard:

Ethernet connection, window in door, chamber light, vent port, TempGuard V, 2 lead-in ports, leveling casters and one shelf.

Temperature Range: -68°C to 180°C Humidity Fluctuation: +/- 5% RH after stabilization Temperature Fluctuation: +/- 1.0 Deg C measured at control sensor.

Humidity Range: 20% to 95%, RH over the temperature range of 20°C to 85°C, limited by a 5°C dew point Interior Dimensions W x D x H (inches): 24 x 26 x 28 Exterior Dimensions W x D x H (inches): 34 x 65 x 69.5 Crating Dimensions W x D x H (inches): 40 x 69 x 75.5 Electrical Power: 230V/240V 1 Phase 60 Hz Amp Draw: 45 Amp Fuse: 60 Weight: 1550.0 This particular chamber can accommodate maximum of 6 Shelves.

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $25,000. 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 of $250,000.00. 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.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Application for brand name description FAR 6.302-1(c).

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently has a requirement for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document. NSWC PCD projects have used and currently use this exact chamber to collect data to support their project research. If another chamber were procured, the projects would be required to repeat the testing using the new/different chamber. There is currently a project backlog waiting to use the current chamber.

By procuring this chamber, it would provide an additional test environment that is needed by the engineering community. Also, leveraging the familiarity with the test chamber hardware as well as the software will eliminate the need for numerous man hours to create operating procedures.

This will lead to expedited verification and validation of the chamber, and an overall cost savings for the government as the projects have reduced down-time for scheduling.

As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expect significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement.

Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to acquire the Tenny brand.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (such as considering price, special features, administrative costs) 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, Tenny is the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00.

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.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Tenny is the only brand that can meet this requirement.

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