C14 - Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE LUNAIRE STEADY STATE

CHAMBER

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 the lowest priced offered that provides the specific brand name product required. This equipment is required for upgrading hyperbaric test equipment, facilities atmospheric control, life support and physiological systems.

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:

Part Number Description Qty Price

(ea) Ext.

Price

CEO-932-4-

B-F4T-ETO

Lunaire Steady State Chamber, 32 cu.ft., Heat, Refrigeration and Humidity, Watlow F4T Controller, ETO Product includes the following installed options:

Chamber Temperature Unit: °C Compressed Air Dryer: Yes Computer Interface: Ethernet Communications Standard with Controller Control Panel: UL508A Control Panel Location: Top-Mounted Deionized Water Cartridge System: Single Door Style: Door with Viewing Window Door Hinge Side: Right Special ETO Option (4"ID Access Port(s)) : In lieu of the standard 2"ID rear-wall access port, the chamber shall be provided with a total of two (2) 4"ID stainless steel access port(s) w/ plug. Port location(s) to be confirmed upon order placement.

Additional Special ETO Option (-5C Operation) :

As per customer request, the chamber shall be capable or operating at -5C Steady State (Temp.

Only). In order to facilitate this request, the chamber defrost system will be disabled.

NOTE - The Compressed Air Dryer option is required to be included to facilitate operation at -5C.

Standard Shelves (Stainless Steel): 4 Chamber Light Water Supply:Water Regulator Assembly Warranty: Standard 1 Year labor & 1 Year parts Instructional Manuals: Digital Manual on a USB Drive and Digital Manual accessible for download at www.tenney.com Quantity (1) 2" port with a cover comes standard with this unit and is centered in the workspace on the back wall of the chamber.

Control Tolerance: +/-0.3°C and +/-2% RH after stabilization Humidity Range: 20% to 95% over the temperature range of 20°C to 85°C, limited by a 5°C dew point and accuracy of the humidity sensor. The test conditions are based on ambient conditions of 22 C and 50% Relative Humidity.

Temperature Range: 0°C to 99°C Interior Dimensions W x D x H (inches): 33 x 28 x Exterior Dimensions W x D x H (inches): 39 x 32 x Crating Dimensions W x D x H (inches): 48 x 49 x Electrical Power: 208V 1 Phase 60 Hz Amp Draw: 24 Amp Fuse: 30 Heater: 1.7 kW Weight: 1230.0 lbs

164008 Cartridge, demineralizer, replacement 2 Shipping Shipping to:

Navy Experimental Diving Unit

321 Bullfinch Road Panama City, FL 32407

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $25,000. 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.. Funding is to support procurement of equipment for upgrading hyperbaric test equipment, facilities atmospheric control, life support and physiological systems.

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 8.405-6(a) and (b)) 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) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1(c).

This equipment is being acquired as part of the hyperbaric test equipment support system for N31 Department at NEDU. This Lunaire steady state chamber with the custom capability specified is required to maintain stringent temperature and humidity requirements for testing of diver’s life support equipment. As a critical piece to the certification of diver’s life support equipment, the Lunaire steady state cabinet requested is the ONLY equipment that provides the necessary functions and is compatible with the current installed hardware and software control systems. In summary, using alternate equipment would prove costly in time and dollars to the government and to the mission. Use of another system may change or introduce new parameters that may be harmful to all diving systems tested and maintained at NEDU.

As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expect significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement.

Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to acquire the Lunaire brand.

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

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

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Lunaire is the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00.

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, Lunaire is the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs.