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NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE :

Force sensors and assembly hardware from Kistler Instrument Corporation is required for purchasing. They will be used for upcoming test

The following items are critical for the success of the main objective of the project.

1. Kistler dynamometer Kit: Set of 4 Triaxial Ring Force Transducers [QTY: 1]

Dynamometer kit set that provides four triaxial ring force transducers. Set with 2 x Type 9027C and 2 x Type 9028C. They need a nominal sensitivity of -3.8 pC/n in the Fz direction.

2. Kistler connection cables for triaxal force sensors [QTY: 4]

High insulation 3-wire connecting cables with V3 Pos connector for 3 component sensors. Cable length of 10m.

3. Kistler LabAmp® Laboratory Charge Amplifier, quasi-static [QTY: 1]

8 channel charge amplifier and data acquisition for multicomponent force measurements. Box has Fischer input connectors. Equipped with DAQ/Software with data acquisition.

4. Kistler summing Box for up to four triaxial force sensors [QTY: 1]

Box for signal summation of four 3 component sensors. 4 Fischer 9-pin input connectors and 1 Fischer 9 pin output connector.

5. Kistler set of preloading elements [QTY: 4]

Set of Preloading Elements for Type 9601A, 9027C, 9028C, 9026C4 for Piezo Force Sensors Size: M8x1 - Length: 40 mm

6. Socket wrench D18x25 SW 14 [QTY: 1]

Socket wrench D18x25 SW 14, with 4 cylindrical pins D=2 5, pitch circle D=13 ctive September 2020 Page 2 of 3

7. Kistler Connecting Cable, high insulation, 8-core. [QTY: 1]

High insulation, multi wire connecting cable for multicomponent dynamometer. Fischer flange and ground isolation. Cable length is 4.00m and has 8 conductors.

MANUFACTURER: Kistler Instrument Corp.

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME:

Force sensors and acquisition hardware are proprietary pieces designed by Kistler Instrument Corporation. Sensors have internal proprietary electronics

This sensors are critical to acquire the primary objective of the project.

1. Restrictive Rights:

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) but there are new resellers who can possibly supply the materials.

3. Other Reasons:

The hardware components for data acquisition and force sensors are necessary for compatibility to the existing system currently used at Carderock.

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights:

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements:

3. Other Reasons:

C. LIMITED SOURCE (FAR 8.405-6):

1. Restrictive Rights:

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements:

3. Other Reasons:

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Customer/Requestor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

First Line Supervisor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c).

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date