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MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE SWAGELOK BRAND TEFLON STEM PACKING REBUILD KITS

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 purchase order, on a brand name specific basis, to acquire Swagelok Teflon stem packing rebuild kits. These items are being acquired for the manufacture/repair of Air Booster Pump Assemblies (ABPAs) for fleet outfitting. The requirement will be competed among distributors that offer Swagelok brand name products.

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

Items

Part Number

Qty

PTFE Stem Packing Kit for 3N Series Severe Service Union Bonnet Needle Valve

Material Delivery

1 Lot

This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. All items will be delivered within thirty (30) days after award of purchase order.

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).

Only Swagelok components can be used in the Air Booster Pump Assemblies by direction of COMNAVSEASYSCOM. When selecting products, the total system design must be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, proper installation, operation, and maintenance are key performance parameters in the proper and safe operation of Swagelok components. These components form highly specialized life support systems under the NAVSEA Diving Certification Authority. Only those articles which have been successfully tested are qualified. Procedures are specified under SS521-AA- MAN-010 U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Certification Manual. The objective of this process is to verify that the life support system provides acceptable levels of operator safety throughout the specified operating range. Swagelok Company is a global developer and provider of high-quality and reliable fluid system solutions including products, assemblies and services for the research, instrumentation, process, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Using alternate equipment would prove costly in time and dollars to the Government and to the mission by having to recertify the oxygen mask control manifold assemblies.

Additionally, use of alternative components may change or introduce new parameters that may be harmful to the user of the ABPA. Therefore, it is imperative that Swagelok brand of equipment is purchased.

4. 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 (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

5. 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, Swagelok brand Teflon stem packing kits is the only brand of equipment that will meet Government requirements.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

7. 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, the Swagelok brand, is the only brand that can meet this requirement.