C14 - Redacted Brand Name or Equal Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE ONE UPS

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Brand Name or Equal Justification.”

This is a Brand Name or Equal 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 to acquire a 10kVA/10kW Capacity, Nominal 208/120 VAC, 3 phase 4W+Ground input and output UPS.

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 a TAA Compliant UPS with the following build:

Line Part # Description Qty.

1 ITA2-10KRT208C UPS - LIEBERT ITA2 10K 3-PH UPS/SNMP 1

2 ITA2-10KMBC40 ITA 210KV ASINGLE MODULE MBC 1

3 ITA2-BCI0020K02 ITA2 External Battery 1

4 ITA2-10KMBCSL5 ITA2 10K UPS-MBC CORDS 2INPUT 1

5 SUITA-EXTBTCBU7 START UP ITA2 EBCUPS7X24 1

6 SUITA-MBC-U7 START UP ITA2 MAINTBYPASS CAB 7X24 1

7 SUITA-8-10U7 STARTUP ITA2 8-10K UPS 7X24 1

8 PD3-001 ITA2 3-PH POD WITH (2)L21-30R 1

VP4N30AN

RPDU, MONITORED UNIT LVL EC, 30A, 120/208V

WYE,8.6KW,VERTICAL, (36) C13/C19,10FT W/ L21-

30P,BLACK

10 1WARACPLAB-D LABOR ONLY WARRANTY AC POWER 1

11 Shipping Shipping 1

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. The contract action will be funded with Navy Working Capital Funds.

4. Salient Characteristics

The UPS shall be fully assembled and have the configuration specified in Paragraph 3:

One (1) Liebert ITA2, Model ITA2-10KRT208C, 10kVA/10kW Capacity, Nominal 208/120 VAC, 3 phase 4W+Gnd input and output

System Features:

True on-line design with PWM sine wave output

1.0 (Unity) Output Power Factor Rating True on-line design with PWM sine wave output Input PF correction with wide input voltage and frequency range for longer battery life.

Efficient three-stage charging technique and comprehensive discharging protection.

Single or Dual Input Capability (field configurable) Automatic restart after extended outages.

Input and output noise suppression.

Static bypass for mission-critical availability Configurable to operate at voltages of 208/120 VAC, or 220/127 VAC Automatic and manual battery test feature Microprocessor-based control and monitoring LCD display for user friendly operation with local monitoring and configuration of operational parameters Programmable - Controllable Output Terminals USB Port and Contact Closure Communications Intellislot Communications Port with IS-UNITY-DP installed.

Battery starts capability Extended run capability Two-year warranty

System Accessories:

The UPS shall have the following items:

Liebert ITA2 Quick Installation Manual USB Cable: one, 6.5 ft. (2m) long Battery Cable Kit for UPS to Battery cabinet connection Rack mount slide kit including all mounting hardware.

Plastic towers stand sets: 2 (four pieces) Warnings and Safety Instructions booklet and WEEE recycling sheet (ISO 14001 compliance) 5.1" H x 19.7" D x 16.9" W (3U), 55.1 lbs each UL / cUL / FCC Class A Transportation - ISTA Procedure 1A certification Pre-wired Input and Output cables with L21-20 Connectors

Additional Equipment shall include:

One (1) String, ITA2-BCI0020K02, 8 minutes back up at full load.

The Liebert ITA2 battery system includes:

o (2) cabinets per string o Each battery cabinet is 3.3" H x 29.6" D x 16.9" W (2U), 115 lbs.

o Rack mount slide kit including all mounting hardware o (2) Plastic tower support base extension spacers o Two-year warranty

Liebert ITA2 Maintenance Bypass Cabinet:

One (1) Maintenance Bypass Cabinet(s), Model ITA2-10KMBC40, compatible with Liebert ITA2 10kVA 208V UPS models.

10kVA 208/120 VAC 3 phase 4W+Gnd, 50-amp electrical rating.

Single or Dual Input Capability (field configurable) Rectifier, Bypass, and UPS Output isolation breakers Maintenance bypass breaker with mechanical interlock Rack mount rail kit for 19" 4 post racks Dimensions 10.2" H x 22.4" D x 16.9" W (6U), weight 39.7 lbs.

Two-year warranty UL and c-UL Listed

(1) PD3-001 - Power Output Distribution, with (2) L21-30R output receptacles with circuit breaker protection

Communications Hardware and Software:

IS-UNITY-DP, IntelliSlot Unity Card – Delivers Web, LIFE Services, Protocol, Environmental Monitoring, SNMP, BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, YDN23, Notifications (Email & Text Messaging), and Telnet communication and control capabilities for Liebert ITA2 UPS units.

Allows activation of two (2) third-party protocols (SNMP, BACnet, Modbus, YDN23). The card manages a wide range of operating parameters, alarms and notifications, transmitting data over the network.

ITA2-10KMBCSL5, Dual Input UPS MBC to UPS connections

Labor only Warranty AC Power, P/N: 1WARACPLAB-D

Maximum cumulative height of all installed power distribution gear, except the PDU, shall be equal of less than 18.7 inches

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

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government’s needs.

6. Process for determining “brand name” or “equal”.

(a) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by:

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(b) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(c) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an

“equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

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.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the Offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.