Redacted BNJ.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document for a limited source procurement by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division. The contracting activity seeks to acquire oil purification systems and laser particle counters for the Landing Craft Air Cushion 100 (LCAC100) hovercraft on a firm fixed price basis, limited to authorized resellers of High Purity Northwest brand products.

The acquisition includes two items: Thermo-Vac Vacuum Dehydrator & Filtration Systems (part number TVG1-5-480V-SS51S/ISO-16KW-CP-SS-USN, quantity 2) and Laser Particle Counter with ISO Codes & Water Content Displays (part number ICM 2.0, quantity 2). The total dollar value exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold but does not exceed $350,000. The justification asserts that High Purity Northwest is the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the LCAC100 class craft requirements due to its integrated purification and analysis capability, proprietary Thermo-Vac vacuum dehydration process, and performance under demanding operational conditions. The document argues that alternative systems would require extensive engineering, cost approximately $400,000 additional, require 18 months to complete, and risk operational delays that would weaken U.S. Navy capabilities. The Contracting Officer will determine the order represents best value considering price, special features, and administrative costs prior to award.