N0016725Q11250002_Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: 765

TO: Code 02 DATE: 17 June 2025 SUBJECT: Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo for Actions Under 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. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), 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.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

Qty.15 GETAC X600 ruggedized laptops. The procurement is to provide replacement X500 PCs for OTATS kits for forward deployed ships. The type of X600 PC requested is based on previous field tests and system development. Its purpose is to support deployed ship towed array system testing and repair to keep a ship from coming off station to maintain their towed array. This is a requirement for forward deployed ships from the sponsor and the TYCOM. The estimated cost of this procurement is $

Manufacturer: GETAC Address: 15495 Sand Canyon Rd., Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92618

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

A. BRAND NAME. The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

The proposed acquisition is based on current Towed Array Test Equipment system development, testing and implementation. The proposed acquisition is to provide replacement GETAC X500 PCs for existing fielded test equipment which is already fielded. The type of X600 PC requested is based on previous field tests and system development of the Getac X500. The type of X600 PC requested is the manufacturer’s successor model of the discontinued Getac X500.

1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(b).

The required items are available on multiple federal supply schedules.

4. Other Reasons.

To find another X600 PC would require the government to re-conduct EQT, lab and field testing for compatibility with the current work environment, hardware, and software. Developing a new PC model would cost at least an extra and an additional The sunk cost and development time associated with this acquisition make it prohibitive to find and implement an alternative from both a schedule and cost perspective.

B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons.

4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

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