Brand_Name_Justification_SUEX_Redacted.pdf

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

Determination Memorandum for Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding the SAT

All solicitations and orders shall be competed unless a justification to limit competition using an exception in FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, as applicable to the acquisition, is approved by the Contracting Officer. When the customer describes an item or service, which limits the availability to one source or a particular brand name, there must be a technical explanation describing why only that specific one will meet the government’s requirement. Statements must be detailed and identify the harm that would come to the government (e.g. lack of capability or safety impact). The customer MUST COMPLETE all questions below, as applicable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND THE INTENDED USE.

2. THE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REQUIRED LIMITING SOURCES TO A SINGLE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE PROVIDER. (See FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1) for exceptions that apply to orders under GSA schedules. See FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market purchase exceptions. See FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) for exceptions that apply to orders against multiple award contracts.)

3. THE RATIONALE THAT SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTION NOTED ABOVE. (e.g., compatibility with existing equipment, specific performance criteria, proprietary data, only one capable, urgency, logical follow on, satisfy minimum guarantee, etc.).

4. WHY IS THE PROCUREMENT SO URGENT THAT TIME WILL NOT TO ALLOW FOR ADVERTISING? (FAR Part 13)

5. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION.

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CUSTOMER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Customer Approval Levels Ech II ACOS/SA or Deputy Ech III Department Head or Above Ech IV CO, XO, or CMC

This form may be used in lieu of the determination described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i), 8.405-6(b)(2), 13.106-1(b)(1), or 16.505(a)(4).

SUEX Nero1 Dual System (brand name) Diver Propulsion Device/Vehicle (DPD/V) and associated accessories. Required to support operation requirements for NSWG3, SOF combat diving.

SUEX is the only manufacturer of a Diver propulsion devices/vehicles (DPD/V) with the capabilities required to support the NSW operators. SUEX only sells to authorized distributors. Their website specifies 12 vendors authorized in the US (https://www.suex.it/sales-net.php).

The patented and specific criteria that makes the SUEX Nero1 Dual System unique are as follows: (Note, SUEX customizes items are specifically for military use)

1. Wireless coms between the DPV's when paired as systems - patented

2. Wireless coms between the speed nosecone, DPV battery and Navy computer to provide range, course and battery information to the driver for each DPV and the system

3. Optional NIMH battery kits

4. Non-delrin PA6 option for off gas - carry-on requirement

5. Offboard external batteries and wet connects to extend range

6. User swappable battery packs with no tools required

7. Suex Nero units run quiet with low acoustic signature and low magnetic signature

10. Certifications - MIL SPEC 810G, UN38.3, CE

N/A. This procurement will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO).

This requirement will be posted on FBO to allow competition from all authorized distributors.

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