BNJ_DSA_Tools.pdf

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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Please complete and return immediately to:

Agency/Office Name: FERC\DCIO\IT Operations /i

1. "Brand name" of product: DSA Tools

2. Description of "brand name" product: Power Systems Analysis Tool

3. Name of manufacturer of "brand name" product: Powertech

4. The "brand name" provided is to identify the standard of quality necessary. Equivalents will be considered. Yes x No (If no, please complete Nos. 5 and 6.)

5. If the answer to No. 4 is "no," please complete the following.

Only the "brand name" item specified will meet the Government's needs:

A. Because patent rights, copyrights, proprietary secret processes, control of certain materials or components providing a superior utility or capability that cannot be obtained from similar products.

X B. Because program requirements cannot be modified so that competitive products or services may be used.

C. Because the product or service is unique and easily established as one-of-a kind.

Please explain:

The DSA tool is being used in conjunction with PSSE Must. It provides important information about system security limits, critical contingencies, and remedial actions needed to prevent system failures. The dynamic modelling included in this tool has proven to be more accurate and more robust than models found in similar tools. Replacing the tool at this juncture would interfere with project that are currently under way.

6. If the answer to No. 4 is "no," please indicate other reasons for restricting competition:

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the above statements are correct.

*See Attached Applicable FAR References 11.1 94, 11.105, 6.302-1, 6.303-1 & 6.303-2