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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 the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02).
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 SCUBA Gear outfit, that will provide Navy Reserve Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NR NEDU), with the necessary items to perform official tasking safely and in a timely manner. This procurement will be limited to authorized distributors/resellers of brands listed below in Section 3.
3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).
The following equipment is being acquired:
| 7908RK-M-BA Zeagle Ranger Buoyancy Compensator-ANU Approved-Medium |
| 5 |
| 7908RK-L-BA Zeagle Ranger Buoyancy Compensator-ANU Approved-Large |
| 5 |
| VP16-V XS SCUBA THERMO DIN Insert W/ Viton O-Ring |
| 36 |
| 1081-95 Aqua Lung 1081-95 Military Conshelf XIV 1st Stage/2nd Stage Kit |
| 5 |
| VKT-P PRO XS SCUBA PRO Thermo Pro Valve Service Kit |
| 20 |
| Trident RP95 Silicone Mouthpiece |
| 20 |
| 1085-20 Aqua Lung 1085-20 Conshelf XIV Octopus Regulator with Yellow LP Hose |
| 12 |
| AL100BNC Metal Impact AL100 Aluminum SCUBA Cylinder with Pro Valve- No Coat |
| 14 |
| ZEA-0514 Zeagle ZEA-0514 Power Inflator and Hose-New Style Thread-Large- 19Inches |
| 10 |
| 111-8000P-Z Zeagle 111-8000P-Z Over Pressure Relief Valve- New Style Thread |
| 22 |
| 345-0405 Zeagle 345-0405 BC Service Kit |
| 15 |
| ZEA-145-1000 Zeagle 145-1000 Service Kit for BCD Power Inflator |
| 11 |
| 0400EF-Z Zeagle 0400EF-Z Inner Bladder for Ranger BC-44lb Lift with 2 Lower Dump Points- New Style Thread (Coarse) |
| 10 |
| DF50 Trident DF50 Alpha Dive Flag – 14in. X 16 |
| 2 |
| SA26 Trident SA26 Low Pressure Adjustment Gauge |
| 2 |
| DSD-6E Acoustic Diver Signaling Device- Navy Authorized |
| 2 |
| ATC-5059 Tru-Spec 1000FT 7-STRAND 550 PARACORD; OD GREEN |
| 2 |
| 550-0016-01 Amron 550-0016-01 Snap Shackle with a D-Ring Attached (Navy) |
| 4 |
4-1000NYLS-ROLL 4-1000NYLS-ROLL - 1/8 in. Solid Braid Nylon Rope 1,000 ft.
Roll - White
| BLU-7901-TN 1 Bluewater Ropes BLU-7901-TN Tubular Webbing 1 in.100 yards - Tan |
| 1 |
| 4220002753156 24 Inch Hard Shell Ring Buoy - Orange |
| 1 |
| BLU-534830-YE/BL Bluewater Ropes 1/2 IN X 300 FT SAFELINE ROPE YELLOW/BLUE; POLYESTER SHEATH |
| 1 |
| AMK20H Atlantic Diving Equipment AMK20H - B200 MK-20 Harness |
| 10 |
| S-141 Seiko S141 Multi Function Stopwatch Black |
| 12 |
| 8200-14P Aqua Lung 8200-14P O-Ring Kit (25 Pack) for Conshelf XIV |
| 5 |
| 345-0405 Zeagle 345-0405 BC Service Kit |
| 5 |
| 1081-00 Aqua Lung 1081-00 Conshelf XIV Regulator - 1st/2nd Stage |
| 12 |
| 1085-92 Aqua Lung 1085-92 Military Conshelf XIV 2nd Stage Service Kit |
| 5 |
| 9913-01 Amron 9913-01 Tank Pressure Gauge |
| 2 |
| XS SCUBA TANK SURCHARE PER TANK |
| 14 |
| SEP-M5-8 Sea Pearls SEP-M5-8 Soft Mesh Diving Weights 5lb - Case of 8 |
| 4 |
| SEP-M2-20 Sea Pearls SEP-M2-20 Soft Mesh Diving Weights 2lb - Case of 20 |
| 1 |
| 850-0361-B Light and Motion Sola Dive 2500 S/F |
| 4 |
| SS005249340 Suunto 5254 Analog 2 Depth Gauge |
| 12 |
| AMR-DS-1 Amron AMR-DS-1 Divers Scan Personal Portable Sounder |
| 2 |
| SS020981000 Suunto Sk-8 Compass, Wrist / Strap Nh |
| 10 |
EIIPAYYA Analox EIIPAYYA O2EII® Pro Portable Oxygen (Nitrox) Analyzer with LCD Display
| AC470 XS SCUBA AC470 Finger Spool Reel 160 Ft. |
| 10 |
| NEK-0820 Kestrel NEK-0820 - 2000 Pocket Wind Meter - Green |
| 2 |
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 of $250,000.00. --Redacted--
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.
Only listed brands of equipment will meet the Government’s needs due to the unique or specialized nature of the equipment.
a) The Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) Reserve Detachment (NR NEDU) is requesting initial purchase of Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) outfit as a whole. Currently, the detachment does not possess any such gear to conduct diving operations per mission set. The unit is currently under geared if required to perform in the line of duty for inspection/site survey/small bell repairs (Emergency) and Training. SCUBA is the most rapidly useable gear, which would be trained upon and readily available for all mission profiles assigned via NEDU.
b) The gear identified in section three are the only items that are “Authorized Navy Use”; therefore they are the only system uniquely qualified for this effort.
Additionally, all gear quoted is currently on the Authorized for Military Use (ANU List). Due to the nature of the diving being conducted, only equipment on the ANU List can be acquired to support NR NEDU. Alternate equipment is not authorized.
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, 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.
For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Section 3 are the only brand of equipment that can meet the Government’s needs. This procurement will be executed via the government point of entry Sam.gov.
7. Any other facts supporting the justification.
Funding originally awarded and released via National Guard and Reserve Equipment Allocation (NGREA) program FY2021.
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 are the only brands that is on the Authorized for Navy Use list that can satisfy this requirement.
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