C14 Redacted BNJ.pdf

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO PROCURE FLOW WATERJET MACH 200C

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, 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 to authorized sellers of Flow International Corporation for the item(s) 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).

This action will award a firm fixed price order for one Flow International Corporation Waterjet Mach 200C with the following configuration:

Precision Z-Axis Fully programmable servo-driven Z-Axis

Pivot+ ■ Automatic taper compensation to produce 2D and 3D parts with tight tolerances at higher speeds

■ Advanced beveling and 3D (5-Axis) capabilities

PASER® 4 cutting system ■ New industry benchmark in cutting heads

■ 408 kg [900 lb] abrasive delivery system

FlowXpert Infinity™ ■ Roll-around control

■ FlowXpert Infinity™ software package

HyPlex® Prime pump ■ 30 hp, 4150 bar [60,000 psi]

■ Efficient operation in a compact design

■ Infinite variable pressure control

■ Modular design allows for a wide variety of options

CleanCut Material Support System

Heavy-duty steel construction

Start-up services, installation, and training

Provided by Flow-certified technicians, included at no charge if installation is started within four (4) months of ship date (two seats of training also included to be used within one year of installation)

Warranty One (1) year warranty

WaterjetConnect IQ™ by Flow®

■ Identify system information for go-forward planning

■ Access data in real time from Flow

■ View information from anywhere and from any device

Technology Package Includes Waterjet Connect iQ, Waterjet Connect, FlowXPERT Infinity and FlowCUT software

■ Two seats of upgraded FlowXpert Infinity CAD software

■ Waterjet Connect iQ platform with machine data, alarms, and alerts

■ Two seats of FlowCUT Software

UltraPierce™ Allows the user to automatically pierce holes in brittle and composite materials without breakage or delamination test

Low-profile fixture clamps Low-profile design provides greater mobility of the machine within the cutting environment

Work Envelope 3020 - 3.05 m x 2 m [10'-0" x 6'-6"]

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. 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.

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. The ARMADA Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Development Team who are going to be using this instrument are trained on the FlowXpert Infinity CAD Software and the other proprietary software that is offered only by Flow International Corporation. Current project-specific files will only work with compatible software provided with the FLOW MACH200C Waterjet System. If another brand were to be selected, additional training would be required, resulting in additional cost and unacceptable project delay. Additionally, the MACH200C is the only waterjet that provides a patented vacuum-assisted piercing capability, meeting specification requirements for the ARMADA Team’s configuration- controlled system.

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 Flow International Corporation 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, Flow International Corporation is the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov.

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, Flow International Corporation is the only brand that can meet this requirement.