FY21-20613 JA Redacted.pdf

Brand Name/Sole Source Justification under $250K

PMD Number: FY21-20613

Department: A

Company Name/Brand: Semikron

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the agency’s needs:

The Semikron semi-trans part number SKM111AR is being used on MK 683 Interface Test Equipment (ITS) to support MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). This semi-trans serves low and medium voltage applications with a low inductance and easy to parallel power module design.

Key Features:

N Channel, enhancement mode Avalanche characteristic Short connections and built-in gate resistors to suppress internal oscillations even in critical applications Isolated copper baseplate All electrical connections on top for easy bus-baring Large clearances (10 mm) and creepage distances (20 mm)

Identification of Justification Rational:

☒ The Material or service must be compatible will aspects (Form, Fit, and Function) with existing systems presently installed.

□ A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

□ These are “direct replacement(s)” parts/components for existing equipment.

□ Urgency.

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained: **If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data. **If using direct replacement, describe this below.

The Semikron semi-trans are currently part of the Technical Data Package (TDP) and had been tested and integrated in the MK 683 ITS. Any other part will not work without vigorous testing to integrate the new part into the system to support form, fit, and function.

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or Brand Name: **This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirement.

An attempt to identify and qualify alternate parts for the manufacturing of VLS equipment that will meet the requirements will cause a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Specifically, the Navy would incur a non-recurring cost of $2,000,000.00 in order to identify and qualify alternate sources with the capability to produce the required equipment. The $2,000,000.00 estimate derives from the Baseline VII Tech Refresh efforts from 2011-2016 which included taking steps to ensure that any new sources are capable of producing a product that meets the established performance requirements. This includes the costs for the Government to conduct First Article Tests, Confidence and Functional testing for form, fit and function. Additionally, the software program would have to be modified, and Shock and Vibration testing would need to be performed. If an alternate part is determined to be qualified, then additional resources would be required as all applicable documentations will need to be updated through Engineering Change Process (ECP) to introduce the new alternate part. Without the Semikron semi-trans, the Government cannot manufacture the necessary MK 683 ITS that is being used to test the VLS launchers for certifications after ships’ availabilities.

Market Research Conducted:

The Government had reached out and, aside from Semikron, found one other authorized distributor (Legacy Components) who has Semikron semi-trans supply in stock.

Statement of Actions, if any to Remove Barriers to Competition in the Future:

NSWC PHD Contracts Office will continue to conduct market research as warranted to provide a broader vendor base as applicable for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC PHD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

WYNN.ARTHUR.P.JR.108

0480870

Digitally signed by

WYNN.ARTHUR.P.JR.1080480870

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Contracting Officer Signature:

Signature Arthur Wynn, Contracting Officer, 0271, 805-228-6111 Date