C14 Redacted BNJ SeaTrac Brand.pdf

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SEATRAC BRAND ULTRA-SHORT

BASELINE ACOUSTIC TRANSPONDER SYSTEM

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, to acquire of SeaTrac (X150) Multi-purpose ultra-short base line (USBL) acoustic transponder system including X150 USBL beacon and X110 beacon.

Competition will be limited to authorized distributors and resellers of SeaTrac brand acoustic transponders.

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

The following items will be acquired:

Item Description Part Number Qty

SeaTrac Base System (X150)* CPC099 3

*Topside USBL systems to be provided in addition to Artemis system fitted with X010 beacons.

X150 USBL bacon (100m pressure sensor as standard)

20m x 150 Deck Cable

USB/Power Splitter Cable

X150 Pole Mounting Bracket (and M4 x 8mm cap-head set)

USB GPS Receiver

Universal Mains to 24V Power supply

SeaTrac PinPoint Windows Software and Electronic Manuals

Reset magnet

SeaTrac Peli Transit Case

Due to the commercial nature of the equipment being rented, simplified acquisition procedures will be utilized. The minimum needs of the Government have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

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).

SeaTrac is the only brand of underwater acoustic transponder that will meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons. The Collaborative Underwater Autonomy Under Limited Communications project is requesting the purchase of 3 SeaTrac Base Systems for sensing. A key object of this project is to implement the collaborative localization algorithms. The collaborative localization can only be provided by these sensors. The SeaTract acoustic transponders have the capability of broadband spread spectrum signaling scheme capable of simultaneous asset positions tracking and bi-directional data exchange. Additionally, these transponders can be used in conjunction with up to 14 other SeaTrac beacons which can be used with the X110 beacon for small to medium ROV, AUV or

Diver deployment down to a depth of 2000m, thereby increasing the efficiency of the localization algorithm and increased US Navy effectiveness. If this hardware is not purchased, the project will be unable to fully integrate and characterize the performance of the collaborative localization algorithm objectives required by the Sponsor.

Therefore, it is imperative that this particular system is used to maintain consistency of test results.

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, SeaTrac brand underwater acoustic transponders 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.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, SeaTrac brand underwater acoustic transponders are the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs.