SSJ_Rev1_Redacted.pdf

Ser 067-

MEMORANDUM

From:

To:

Subj: RECOMMENDATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Ref: (a) Thermal Transient Test Set

1. It is recommended that other than full and open competition be used the following manufactured by Pasadena Scientific, LLC:

Part # Description Qty

730 730 Thermal Transient Test Set including:

- 730 Test Set

- 730 Power Cable

- EED Cable

- Training Cable

- RB101 - Squib Simulator

- 730 User Manual

The total estimated cost is $ with delivery required 30 days after receipt of the order.

The requested material represents the minimum requirements of the government.

2. The requiring activity is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The requiring office is the

. The performs and testing to ensure warfighter safety and capability. Upcoming tests this fiscal year require additional capabilities, specifically to accurately measure response time, due to the emerging radar pulse characteristics and their impacts to testing. This technology must meet stringent current range and response time accuracy requirements to ensure response time measurements can be captured on a wide range of (i.e. devices up to devices). Research into the market for systems with this capability show only systems with wheatstone bridge measurement methodologies, which present large measurement uncertainties. This test set provides a digital solution with much more resolution and accuracy needed to ensure safety among the Fleet. Additionally, the design allows for quick measurements to be performed on a large number of devices reducing the time to characterize the- prior to instnunentation. The Government has invested nearly � to identify the appropriate solution to suppo1i the upcoming sponsor's requirements. Given that we have ah-eady completed assessments of multiple brands of equipment, it would not be pmdent to spend additional man-hours for election of a different manufacturer's equipment. Without these capabilities,. will incur schedule, cost, and perfo1mance delays resulting in an inability to meet program schedules. Moreover, investigating alternative solutions that could provide similar capabilities is cost-prohibitive and would impose an unacceptable impact to schedule. Program cost impacts are estimated to be � with several months delay in schedule. Cost and schedule will not be recovered through competition.

3. Dming our market research, Pasadena Scientific, LLC indicated they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with no authorized resellers or distributors. Extensive market research has been conducted and it has been dete1mined that the Thermal Transient Test Set is the only hardware that can integrated with the cmTent system and provide the needed capabilities to meet the Government's minimum requirements.

CERTIFICATION

I ce1iify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in the above recommendation, are accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the processing of this recommendation precludes the use of full and open competition.

Date:

Signature of Originator

The Contracting Officer has dete1mined that only one or limited sources are reasonably available.

Date:

Signature of Contracting Officer