C14 - Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR KEYSIGHT BRAND PRODUCTS FOR

TEST EQUIPMENT DC POWER

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 Keysight 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 the following Keysight products:

Line No.

Item

Part Number Qty Unit Price Total Price

1 DC Power Analyzer Mainframe N6705C 1 EA 2 DC Power Module 60V/5A/300W N6775A 1 EA 3 Source/Measure Unit (SMU) for Battery

Drain Analysis 2-Quadrant 20V/1A or 6V/3A 20W

N6781A 1 EA

4 Load Module, 60V/20A/100W module Single-wide

N6791A 1 EA

5 Precision DC Power Module 50V/3A/100W

2UA

N6762A /

2UA

1 EA

6 Rack Mount Flange Kit

177.0 mm h (4U) – two flange brackets New Phantom Gray Color

1CM113A 1 EA

Line No.

Item

Part Number Qty Unit Price Total Price

7 Pathwave Advanced Power Control and Analysis Includes Options:

PW9252A-SW1000-LIC-01, Node-Locked Perpetual License

PW9252A-SW1000-SUP-01, 12 Months Node-Locked Keysightcare Software Support Subscription

PW9252A/S

W1000-LIC-

01/SW

1 EA

8 PW9253A/SW1000-LIC-01/SW

Pathwave Adv Battery & Test Emulation Pathwave Advanced Battery & Test Emulation.

PW9253A-SW1000-LIC-01,

PW9253A-SW1000-SUP-01

Includes Options:

PW9253A-SW1000-LIC-01, Node-Locked Perpetual License, PW9253A-SW1000-SUP-01, 12 Months Node-Locked Keysightcare Software Support Subscription

PW9253A/S

W1000-LIC-

01/SW

1 EA

Total: $

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 $350,000.00.

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), Keysight is the only brand of equipment that will meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons. Keysight is the only brand of equipment with the required data rights and embedded modules that is compatible with the In-Service Mine System (ISM) and has the capabilities required by the Government. Use of alternative equipment would be more costly as it would require additional tools and labor to test and qualify alternatives.

Additionally, use of alternate equipment may introduce new or change existing parameters that could damage or affect the proper operation of the ISM system. Therefore, it is imperative that Keysight brand equipment is acquired to meet scheduling and equipment needs.

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 purchase amount is greater than $25,000 and 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, for any company other than Keysight to provide the products.

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