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Brand Name Justification

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The MGate Profibus’ listed below are to be procured in support of the LHD/A Machinery Control Systems (MCS) Tech Refresh. The total estimated dollar value of this purchase request is The materials requested are to be delivered within 6 months of award.

Mfg # QTY Description Unit Price

MGATE 5101-PBM-MN-T

000000001021831758 155 1-port PROFIBUS Master to Modbus TCP gateway, 12-48VDC, -40~75°C

Total

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Machinery Control System (MCS) Land-Based Test Environment (LBTE) emulates a fully functional MCS for the purpose of testing and integration of hardware and software during development, duplication of MCS operating environment to support troubleshooting during shipboard integration testing and trials, and training in MCS Operation and Maintenance.

Through SCD 22130 the MCS team defined the specifications for the modernized Profibus and identified the MGate 5101-PBM-MN-T as the only suitable. In order to confirm functionality and compatibility FY21 PCard purchase, PR#1103573001, was completed to acquire the MGate Profibus hardware for proof of concept and integration testing. After completion of comprehensive testing, the MCS Team determined that those Moxa components were suitable for the modernization of legacy Profibus hardware and would be fully incorporated into MCS Tech Refresh configurations. Through the award of FY22 SAP purchase, N6449822P5289, the LHD/A MCS team procured this exact hardware to support the modernization of the MCS systems Profibus’ in the LBTE and one (1) shipset. The purpose of this requisition is to acquire the remaining units to fully outfit the remaining two (2) shipsets that are slated for Tech Refresh.

The Moxa MGATE 5101-PBM-MN-T is an industrial protocol gateway designed to create a communication bridge between Profibus devices and a Modbus TCP network.

This specific model is built to operate in harsh environments. While many gateways can convert protocols, the MGATE 5101-PBM-MN-T possesses a specific combination of features that make it a distinctive offering in the industrial automation market. Examples of such features include the ability to automatically detect all connected Profibus slave devices and their available I/O modules. Integration of a suite of powerful tools for diagnostics and maintenance. Web-based graphical interface for I/O data visualizing and traffic monitoring. Encrypted communication via HTTPS and SSH for remote management, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.

Consideration of alternative Profibus’ is not advisable as transitions to an alternative would be critically disruptive to the MCS Tech Refresh design as the MGate 5101-PBM- MN-T has been fully integrated in the MCS systems and software. Through internet research and review of datasheets, no alternative Probus’ could be identified that would be able to provide the required functionality, maintain compatibility with existing MCS systems and provide features that meet or exceed that of the MGate 5101-PBM-MN-T.

Deviations from the MGate 5101-PBM-MN-T will require additional time to identify, test and qualify different products and would inject unnecessary risk into the development cycle and deliverable timelines. Per SCD 22130, the LHDA MCS Tech Refresh includes a requirement for commonality across all three (3) ships and lab.

Consideration of an alternative would require a full lab set and one (1) shipset worth of Profibus’ to be re-purchased. Wasting roughly $158,652 of taxpayer dollars. Deviation from MGate 5101-PBM-MN-T would severely impact NSWCPD ability to provide the necessary capability for the MCS program.

The MCS program is responsible for coordinating and meeting schedule deadlines, therefore, this software is necessary to meet mission requirements. Procurement of any other software would not allow for necessary coordination. As such, it is imperative to furnish this software to complete the system on time and on budget.

3. MARKET SURVEY

Market survey was completed by the LHD/A MCS team to see if any other Profibus had become available that could serve the same functions and meet the required specifications. LHD/A MCS team was unable to identify an alternative that could satisfy these requirements without increasing the risk of delaying mission critical software build deliverables. A few of the brands researched include Anybus/Procentec, Siemens and Phoenix Contact. Ultimately transitioning to alternative would inject unnecessary risk which outweighs the benefit of utilizing alternative.

The LHD/A MCS team locate authorized resellers of the OEM brand, Moxa. Authorized resellers included Mid-Atlantic Rugged Systems, RSP Supply and RS Americas, Inc.

Each of these authorized resellers were contacted and cost estimated were collected.

Additional details on the market research and how to cost estimates compare to the cost of the previously awarded contract for the same hardware can be found in the SAP IGCE MRM form. In summary, the total estimated dollar value of this purchase request very closely aligns with the market value.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

No additional facts are provided.

5. APPROVALS:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

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