Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted_N0016719Q0039.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Patricia McCarthy, 1041

To: Simplified Acquisition Section

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Engineering Analysis and

Technology Center (SEATech), Code 104 is purchasing Support & Maintenance for the

SEASpace Project’s production mass storage system from Data Direct Networks (DDN).

This system is an SFA7700X appliance. The cost estimate is $ and the required delivery date is as soon as possible.

The required Brand Name is Data Direct Networks, 9351 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, 1-800-837-2298.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

The Support and Maintenance being purchased is for DDN hardware. In order to ensure that this mass storage system is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and to maintain continuous support coverage, the manufacturer requires that only certified DDN support service be utilized. The use of non-DDN technicians would invalidate any warranty coverage and place continued operations of this storage system in jeopardy should any of the hardware or software components fail. Only DDN Authorized

Resellers may bid on this contract.

A failure would put the data at risk, including the possibility of complete data loss. This would impact the work of the Engineers and Naval Architects at Carderock and its detachments.

3. MARKET SURVEY

A market survey was conducted and found that DDN has authorized resellers that may also compete for this contract.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

None.

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this Brand Name Justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature of Requisition Originator

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor

Signature of Contracting Officer

Date: 2019.01.10 09:43:42 -05'00'