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BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

AA-8299 High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank

PR#: 1300613748

BACKGROUND:

NAVSUP‐WSS has tasked NUWCDICNPT, Code 1535 to provide OA9070 Towed Array Handler System (TAHS) Tank Cable Assemblies to the Fleet. The Time Microwave Systems type AA- 8299 High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable is manufactured solely by Time Microwave Systems.

Time Microwave Systems does not sell directly to the Government; however, there are several distributors who can provide the cable. High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable is “raw cable” used to fabricate submarine outboard cable assemblies for the OA9070 TAHS. The High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable is capable of conducting the required electrical signals needed for proper operation of the Towed Array Handler System. The High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable has been proven to maintain the over-mold bond required for years of at sea operation in the extreme environment present in a submarine’s ballast tank.

NAVSUP-WSS funded NUWCDIVNPT to build twenty-four (24) TAHS Tank cable assemblies to replenish fleet stock. Without this cable, the TAHS cannot operate and submarine’s (688i and VA class) operational readiness would be negatively affected.

NUWC awarded purchase orders for the Time Microwave Systems type AA-8299 High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable.

The FOB Destination delivery requirement is 10-23 weeks ARO. The estimated total value of the contract is .

REQUIREMENT:

NUWCDIVNPT has a current requirement for 2,800 feet total delivered as 400 foot continuous reels.

Provide parts list (must match quotes):

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty Configs (If applicable)

AA‐8299

High I.R.‐Twin Jacketed Tank Cable Meeting MIL‐C‐17

Requirements 2800 Feet 400 foot continuous reels

Brand Name Specification:

The Time Microwave Systems type AA-8299 High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable has unique form, fit, function, and capability which are specified by the baseline cable assembly drawing.

This cable assembly has been built for the system since towed array handlers were installed on 688i class submarines. The Time Microwave Systems type AA-8299 High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable was developed at this time to ensure that the electrical signals required for proper operation of the Towed Array Handler System were meet. The High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank v1.2_JUNE2016

Cable is still commercially available for purchase and is the only qualified raw cable that currently meets the existing system electrical requirements.

It is estimated that acquiring a different make and model raw cable would cost the Navy an additional as well as create an additional delivery delay to the fleet of at least eighteen to twenty-four months. This estimate is based on the following:

There are several steps required to approve a new connector for fabrication of the current connector inserts and assemblies:

market research and/or vendor development (~ ) first article test plan including proper review (~ ) fabrication of first article TAHS Tank Cable for destructive testing (~ ) first article testing (~ ) shock testing: labor hours and facility (~ ) Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) (~ ) drawing revisions (~ ) drawing review and acceptance (~ ) drawing database update (~ ) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (~ )

RESELLERS:

These three vendors are authorized to distribute the Times Microwave AA-8299 High I.R.-Twin Jacketed Tank Cable raw cable and sell directly to the Government:

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Brand Name Specification basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.