I.P-2 Brand Name_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting the justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement.

The memorandum justifies a single-source acquisition from Miller Electric Mfg of a Liquid-Cooled Heating Cable (Part Number 300045), a 30-foot cable designed to couple power directly to parts being heated during induction heating operations. The cable is manufactured exclusively by Miller Electric and features a reinforced silicone hose with specialized copper conductors engineered for high-frequency current and a dual-purpose design that safely carries coolant to regulate internal conducting wire temperature. The item is required for critical preheating and stress-relieving operations at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. The manufacturer's point of contact is located at 1635 West Spencer Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54912, with phone number 8669319730.

The contracting officer selected the Brand Name justification under simplified acquisition procedures, determining that Miller's specific high-frequency electrical design and liquid-cooling integration are unique and essential to the shipyard's existing equipment. The memorandum explicitly states that no substitute product can meet the requirements due to incompatible power connectors, incompatible coolant fittings, and electrical specifications designed exclusively for Miller's platform. Attempting to alter other manufacturers' cables would create safety hazards, risk catastrophic equipment failure during critical welding operations, and void existing equipment warranties. The determination was certified by Ronald Lee, Welder General Foreman at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and approved by Contracting Officer Quincey Dillenback on July 20, 2026.