BNJ 1300856689 Redacted.docx

8 Jun 20

MEMORANDUM

From: Evan McCaw NSWC PCD, A33 To: Vince Tomasi, NSWC PCD, Code 024

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR PACSTAR ROUTER AND SWITCH

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Brand Name Justification.”

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to authorized resellers of PacStar.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The contract effort is to acquire the following PacStar hardware with associated PacStar service plans:

1) 2 Each; Hardware Switch; Part No. PS444-02-NA;

PacStar Small Form Factor GIG-E Switch Module, Built with Cisco Switch technology. Network Advantage package. Provides 8 X 1G ports (4 of which are PoE+) and 2 X 10G SFP Ports (SFP not included). Includes AC/DC brick. (Shipping Included in Price).

2) Hardware Router; Part No. PS447-NA250-01;

PacStar 447 w/Cisco Blackheart ESR 6300, Network Advantage, 250 Mbps Max throughput. (Shipping Included in Price).

3) 2 Each; Hardware Standard Service Plan; Part No. SSP-PS444-02-NA-12;

One Year Service Plan - Standard Service Plan includes Toll-Free 7 x 24 Technical phone support, Hardware/Firmware Maintenance, E-mail Support (1 Year). Does not include CISCO SmartNet unless purchased separately.

4) 2 Each; Hardware Standard Service Plan; Part No. SSP-PS447-NA250-01-12;

One Year Service Plan - Standard Service Plan includes Toll-Free 7 x 24 Technical phone support, Hardware/Firmware Maintenance, E-mail Support (1 Year).Does not include CISCO SmartNet unless purchased separately.

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. Delivery of the items will be 60 days after award of the order. This purchase will be funded with FY20 Research Development Test and Evaluation, Navy funds.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Application for brand name description FAR 6.302-1(c).

The NSWC PCD, Modular Integration Division, Distributed Integration Branch (A33) Multiple Vehicle Communications System (MVCS) project has a tested design that utilizes the PacStar 444 switch and PacStar 447 router within the program of record system. PacStar is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the items. This named equipment is part of new communications relay technology that underwent systems of system testing in FY19. No other equipment can be substituted for these units according to the system design requirements.

Engineering integration and drawings have already been produced that specify these exact products. If another brand were to be selected for procurement, additional equipment, system reconfiguration, and engineering expert labor hours and would be required.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(a).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, reoccurring cost, administrative costs, engineering and redesign costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and theresults or a statement of the reason market research was notconducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, PacStar is the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement is not exempt from synopsis and will be made available through the government point of entry, BetaSam.gov.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification:

None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, PacStar brand is the only company that can meet the requirement.

SIGNATURES FOLLOW THIS PAGE

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

MCCAW.EVAN Digitally signed by

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REQUESTING OFFICIAL

Evan McCaw, A33

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification

KILGORE.JAMELL.

Digitally signed by

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Vincent Tomasi or Jamell Kilgore or Kimberley Jimenez or Steven Baldomero CONTRACTING OFFICER