C14- REDACTED BNJ Nuvair_ElectronicBoards.docx

Subj: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO AQUIRE ELECTRONICS BOARDS AND SENSORS FROM NUVAIR (ERP Requisition 1301021153)

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 Division Code 02).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved:

This action will award a purchase order, on a brand name specific basis, to acquire Nuvair electronic boards with sensors. These items are being acquired for the manufacture and overhaul of CO Monitor Assemblies for NAVSUP. Competition will be limited to authorized distributors of Nuvair brand equipment.

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

This following items are being acquired:

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. The estimated amount of this procurement including options is expected to exceed the Micropurchase threshold but below the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. The contract action will be funded with 2022 - 2023 Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

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) - Only one responsible source and noother supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

Only Nuvair brand parts can meet Government needs for the following reasons. The Carbon Monoxide (CO) Monitor was developed and designed to meet CFR requirements for portable breathing air compressors. The sensor from Nuvair was found after extensive market research for a sensor that would alarm at the required reading and fit within the envelop needed for our design. Use of alternate equipment may introduce new or change existing parameters that may be harmful to the compressors, therefore, Nuvair is the only brand that will meet the requirements for this effort. Nuvair electronics boards with sensor have been tested and fit within our design. A sensor from another brand would require extensive testing and incur added expense and time.

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

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.

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.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Nuvair is the only brand that can meet the Government’s requirements

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, Nuvair is the only brand that can meet the Government’s