C14 Redacted BNJ ITT-Enidine_Shock-Isolators.pdf

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Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE ITT ENINDINE BRAND SHOCK ISOLATORS

(ERP#: 1301296680)

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 basis, to acquire ITT Enidine brand shock isolators to support the Wave Dancer project. The shock isolators are being acquired to protect equipment and structures by reducing the amount of force and vibration transmitted from a shock source, thereby increasing equipment longevity, improving performance and precision, and enhancing overall safety. Competition will be limited to authorized distributors and resellers of ITT Enidine 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

Shock Isolators (Final Assembly) WR2860008S 80

Redacted. 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. All equipment will be delivered no later than four (4) weeks after award of the order.

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), 10 U.S.C.

2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency

Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(C).

ITT Enidine is the only brand of shock isolators that can meet the Government’s needs for the following reasons.

The Enidine brand shock isolators, specifically WR28-600-08S, is the only brand of shock isolators that will function properly in the DUDE TASK system design. After a thorough evaluation of available shock isolation solutions, the Enidine brand isolators were selected as they met the engineering criteria for system performance.

Shock isolators have properties with regard to both size and stiffness that are unique to each manufacturer. The system design has been largely completed. Using an alternate brand of shock isolator would require significant and costly engineering and design modifications to the DUDE TASK system. These modifications necessitate the redesign of mounting interfaces, as alternate isolators have different mounting configurations, requiring substantial redesign and fabrication of mounting brackets and interface hardware. Furthermore, without the specific shock stiffness characteristics of the Enidine isolators, there is a certainty of increased shock transmission, from which system damage could result during use. The estimated cost of implementing engineering modifications is high. This cost, combined with project schedule delays and reduced system performance, significantly outweighs any potential cost savings from using an alternate, non-Enidine isolator. Based on the above, these isolators are essential for achieving the required system performance and reliability and meeting project schedule. The significant engineering modifications and associated costs required to utilize an alternate source justify the acquisition of ITT Enidine brand isolators. Therefore, it is imperative that ITT Enidine brand isolators are acquired to meet strict Government schedules.

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.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, ITT Enidine is the only brand of shock isolators that can meet the

Government’s needs. Additionally, this requirement will be advertised in the Government’s Point of Entry website, SAM.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.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, ITT Enidine is the only brand of shock isolators that can meet the

Government’s needs.

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