C14 Redacted BNJ.pdf

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Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR RDT&E NETWORK TACLANES

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

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 order on a brand name specific basis to the lowest price offeror that is an authorized reseller of TACLANE brand products.

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

The contract effort is to acquire:

Line No. Item Part Number Qty 1 TACLANE-FLEX Customizable Encryption

Platform - 1 Gb/s Bundle Fully tactical 1 Gb/s full duplex HAIPE INE with key, algorithm and protocol agility and the ability to provide additional security services. Includes Agile VLAN and TTS software. Also Includes: (1) RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT cable, (2) 1000 Base-SX Multi Mode Pluggable Optics (LC connector), (1) Standard Power Adapter, (1) Spare CIK with tag, 5 year hardware/ software warranty and Help Desk Support. (Encryptor PN: 02-2842264-2)

FX1GLTO-1 3 EA

Line No. Item Part Number Qty 2 TACLANE®-10G Cyber Capable Encryptor

Bundle – Single Mode Line rate 10 Gb/s full duplex throughput INE with simultaneous Suite A/B and HAIPE® v4.1/ IPMEIR 1.0 agility and single mode interfaces.

Includes (1) RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT Cable, (2) SFP+ Long Haul Single Mode Transceivers with cables, (2) power cables, (1) spare CIK with tag, 5 year hardware/software warranty and Help Desk Support. Also includes Agile VLAN Software and Trusted Sensor Software. (Encryptor P/N: 02- 2830781-2)

10GSMLTO-2 1 EA

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), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(C).

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii(C), TACLANE brand products by General Dynamics Mission Systems is the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons. TACLANE-FLEX encryption is the only commercially available encryption platform that meets requirements. The TACLANE-Flex Inline Network Encryptors (INE) are necessary to have end-to-end secure connection on the Research Development Test and Evaluation Classified (RDT&Ec) network. TACLANE Encryptors are the only brand that is highly maintainable, High Assurance Type 1 certified and National Security Agency (NSA) certified.

In addition, NSWC PCD already has a substantial investment in the TACLANE INE equipment across the RDT&Ec network. Use of alternate equipment may introduce new or change existing parameters that may severely degrade or erode the RDT&Ec network. Alternate equipment is not authorized and completely unusable; therefore, it is imperative that the TACLANE brand encryptors are acquired to meet Government needs.

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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, recurring cost, special features, administrative costs, etc.) 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.

The will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website at sam.gov. No additional market research was conducted for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, because TACLANE encryptors are the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs.

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, TACLANE is the only brand that can meet this requirement.