C14 Redacted BNJ.pdf

Subj: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE BRUKER BRAND ITEMS FOR THE

CLANDESTINE DELIVERY MINE (CDM) PROJECT

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.

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 Bruker brand items for the Clandestine Delivered Mine (CDM) System. These items will be used to build power board prototypes of MK

68. Competition will be limited to authorized resellers of Bruker. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels.

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

The following items are being acquired:

Item Part Number Qty

CONTOURX-200 Automated Profiler CX-200 1

CONTOURX Base Profiler System CX-BASE 1

ISOLATION FEET CX-ISO-FEET 1

Configured for 100-120VAC, USA/JAPAN

OPERATION CX-110V 1

Standard Res 1200X1000 Monochrome Camera CX-STD 1 Advanced PC Configuration for Contour-200, Windows

CX-COMPUTER-

ADV 1

Flat Panel LCD Display FPD 1

Emergency Off Button Only (Contour X-200 Only) EMO ONLY 1

Automated 3 Position FOV (1.0X + 2 Additional) CX-AUTO-FOV 1

FOV, 0.55X CX-F0.55X 1

FOV, 2X CX-F2X 1

Single Objective Adaptor for Standard Objective CX-SGL-OBJ 1

2.5X Interferometric Objective, 3.48mm Working Distance – ELITE ONLY

CX-O2.5X20%-

ELITE

10X Interferometric Objective, 7.4mm Working Distance CX-O10X 1

50X Interferometric Objective, 3.4mm Working Distance CX-O50X 1

Two (2) Days Installation and Training at the Customer’s Site for New Systems ITCS 1

Joystick Controller With XY and Z Control (ContourX- 200 Only) CX-JOYSTICK 1

5 Position Turret, Motorized CX-TURRET-5B 1 20X Interferometric Objective, 4.7mm Working Distance CX-O20X 1

5X Interferometric Objective, 6.71mm Working Distance CX-O5X20% 1

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).

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Bruker is the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons. Bruker instrument is the only instrument that can provide all the following proven capabilities in one system and is compatible with the interfaces of the Clandestine Delivered Mine (CDM). The ContourX-200 is a full 3D optical profiler with White Light Interferometry based method that is critical to operation of the CDM. It uses a patented dual-LED illumination with broadband white and narrow band green high brightness LED for stability, large & complete spectrum and high power flux. Illumination also allow PSI mode without any mechanical switch which is needed to build MOD 1 of MK 68 for CDM project. Use of alternative parts would be more costly as it would require additional tools and labor to fit the measurement needed. Bruker already provides parts with precise measurements needed for this project. Additionally, use of alternate equipment may introduce new or changing existing parameters that could damage or effect the proper operation of the Clandestine Delivered Mine (CDM) system. These parameters could be catastrophic for personnel operating with or near the CDM system.

There it is imperative that Bruker brand equipment is acquired. These parts are being acquired to maintain that inventory to ensure the readiness of the CDM Project.

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 (considering price, reoccurring cost, administrative costs, engineering and redesign costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

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.

Bruker is the only brand that can meet this requirements.