C14 - Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE POPOTO SUBSEA COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source 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 (Contracts Department Code 02).

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order on a brand name specific basis to the lowest price offeror that is an authorized reseller of Popoto brand products.

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:

Item Part Number Qty Unit Price Total Price

Deckbox DB-100-55-00 1

DB100 Matrix, PMM5544, 4 PIN JAE 45x and 6x DB100.55.4P5_6 1

Polyurethane Cable, PMT28-MATRIX BOM, Black, 4 Pin JAE, 10 meter

PMT28.Ply-Blk.4P- JAE.10m

License for Phorcys Algorithm PHORCYS-LIV-00 5

Popoto Bolt OEM Acoustic Modem PMM5544-00 4

PMT28-MATRIX BOM, Polyurethane Cable, Black, 6t PIN Molex, 1 meter

PMT28.Ply-Blk.6P- MLX.1m

Shipping Shipping 1 Lot

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. All equipment will be delivered no later than Six (6) weeks after award of the order.

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.

NSWC PCD Computational Analysis Facility requires part items from Popoto which will be used to build low level controller and wire power supply to electric launch motor. Some of the parts from Popoto are exclusively made only by this vendor and other parts are needed to combine with each other to produce the low level controller for this project. Use of alternative parts would be more costly as it would require additional tools and labor to fit the measurement needed. Popoto already provides parts with precise measurements needed for this project. Additionally, use of alternate equipment may introduce new or changing existing parameters that could damage or effect the proper operation of the Submerged Logistics Expeditionary Payloads Retrievable Project. In summary, Popoto brand parts have been used exclusively in the Submerged Logistics Expeditionary Payloads Retrievable Project to the point that an extensive inventory of these parts are required to properly maintain and ensure the consistent operation of the Submerged Logistics Expeditionary Payloads Retrievable project. These parts are being acquired to maintain that inventory to ensure the readiness of the Submerged Logistics Expeditionary Payloads Retrievable Project.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

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 the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

FAR 8.404{a) does not require a synopsis for an order against a GSA or GWAC schedule. Use of a non-DoD contract will facilitate contract award through the use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to meet stringent U.S. Navy scheduling requirements.

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 explained in paragraph 4 above, Popoto brand is the only brand that can meet this requirements.