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Subj: BRAND NAME MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE MCMASTER-CARR PART ITEMS

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 specific basis to the lowest price offeror that is an authorized reseller of McMaster-Carr products that holds a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule or NASA SEWP Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). McMaster-Carr Supply Company is a private American supplier of hardware, tools, raw materials, industrial materials, and maintenance equipment.

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:

Item Part Number Quantity

Ultra-Low-Friction Sleeve Bearing 6377K122 4 EA

Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearing 1523N32 4 EA

6063 Aluminum U-Channel 4592T292 4 EA

6061 Aluminum Sheet 89155K11 4 EA

1045 Carbon Steel 8488T64 4 EA

Mounted Ball Bearing Set Screw Mount 5967K82 8 EA

Iron Machinable Dished Wheel 6025K16 8 EA

Wear-Resistant Sprocket for ANSI 50 Chain 2500T741 4 EA

18-8 Stainless Steel Carriage Bolt 92356A153 32 Packs

Low-Strength Steel Serrated Flange Locknut 93083A116 10 Packs

18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Screw 92196A621 6 Packs

18-8 Stainless Steel Washer 96765A150 2 Packs

Alloy Steel Socket Head Screw 90044A165 12 Packs

316 Stainless Steel Serrated Flange Locknut 91343A400 4 Packs

Black Oxide 18-8 SS Socket Head Screw 96006A914 4 Packs

Roller Chain Attachment Link 2452K42 6 EA

Tight-Tolerance 7075 Aluminum Rod 9063K26 6 EA

Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Sheet 88895K224 4 EA

Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Sheet 88895K221 4 EA

6063 Alum U-Channel 9001K87 2 EA

6063 Aluminum U-Channel 9001K2 2 EA

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum 8975K231 4 EA

18-8 Stainless Steel Wire-Lock Clevis Pin 98480A417 8 EA

316 Stainless Steel Clevis Pin 92401A730 8 Packs

18-8 SS Ring-Grip Quick-Release Pin 98404A254 8 EA

Zinc-Plated Steel T-Handle Quick-Release Pin 98325A865 4 EA

18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Screw 92196A621 5 Packs

Clevis Pin with Retaining Ring Groove 92735A450 2 Packs

6061 Aluminum Rectangular Tube 6546K342 8 EA

Polished 6061 Aluminum Round Tube 7785T71 2 EA

Polished 6061 Aluminum Round Tube 7785T81 2 EA

Roller Chain Single Strand 6261K175 2 EA

Adding Link Single Strand Roller Chain 6261K244 8 EA

316 SS Clevis Pin 3/4" Diameter 92401A280 4 Packs

Wear-Resistant Sprocket 2500T742 2 EA

Zinc-Plated Spring Steel Cotter Pins 98335A024 1 Pack

18-8 Stainless Steel Clevis Pin 92390A899 12 Packs

Highly Conductive 6101 Aluminum 9397T28 4 EA

5086 Aluminum 0.5" Thick, 4" x 24" 5865T77 2 EA

Shoulder-Style Ring-Grip Quick-Release Pin 98470A136 6 EA

Flexible Shaft Coupling Stainless Steel Hub 3507N815 2 EA

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Round Tube 9056K13 1 EA

MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine Cast Nylon Tube 4363N116 2 EA

Wear-Resistant Sprocket for ANSI 50 Chain 2500T772 2 EA

Wear-Resistant Sprocket for ANSI 50 Chain 2500T771 2 EA

Wear-Resistant Sprocket for ANSI 50 Chain 2500T791 2 EA

Wear-Resistant Sprocket for ANSI 50 Chain 2500T792 2 EA

ANSI Roller Chain Guide Center-Channel 93095K6 4 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. All equipment will be delivered no later than four (4) weeks after award of the order.

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 8.405-6(a) and (b)) and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal

Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq. and 40 U.S.C. 501). An order for the products described in section 3 will be placed pursuant to the authority of FAR 8.405-6.

The Operations Digital Swarm Project operating within NSWC PCD Computational Analysis Facility Classified

(CAFc Lab) requires part items from McMaster-Carr which will be used to build low level controller and wire power supply to electric launch motor. Some of the parts from McMaster-Carr are exclusively made only by this vendor and other parts are needed to combine with each other to produce the low-level controller for this project.

Use of alternative parts would be more costly as it would require additional tools and labor to fit the measurement needed. Mc-Master Carr 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 Operations Digital Swarm Project.

In summary, McMaster-Carr brand parts have been used exclusively in the Digital Swarm Project to the point that an extensive inventory of these parts are required to properly maintain and ensure the consistent operation of the

Digital Swarm project. These parts are being acquired to maintain that inventory to ensure the readiness of the

Digital Swarm Project.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

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. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

FAR 8.404(a) does not require a synopsis for an order against a GSA or GWAC schedule. Use of a non-DoD contract will facilitate contract award through the use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to meet stringent

U.S. Navy scheduling 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.

McMaster Carr brand is the only brand that can meet this requirement.