Sole_Source_Justification_and_Brand_Name_Specification20190820__2_Redacted.pdf

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

DITM-CO Purchase for Egyptian Navy

BACKGROUND:

The Egyptian Navy (EN) is requesting to have Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) purchase two (2) each, 400 Point Model 2115 Test System for the testing of

. DIT-MCO is the sole supplier of cable testers that are in configuration to the EN’s existing cable adapter box. These connectors, originally manufactured by Chatsworth (now defunct), are obsolete. DIT-MCO currently holds the last remaining connectors to manufacture the requested two (2) cable testers. Boeing (manufacturer of the EHCTV) will continue to procure DIT-MCO 400 Point Model 2115 cable testers for all future EHCTV Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. In order to maintain continuity of service to FMS customers, NUWCDIVNPT , Logistics Engineering Branch recommends purchasing this product via sole source. The anticipated value of this contract is and the expected delivery date is 120 days after Receipt of Order.

REQUIREMENT:

Two (2) each 400 Point Model 2115 Test System with Chatsworth interface – P/N 117-00171

• Model 2115 Master Switching Unit (MSU)

• Netlink Interface Cable, 10 feet long

• Master Switching Unit (MSU) benchtop chassis with space for up to 20 switching cards

• Standard Measurement Unit (SMU), programmable, up to 1500VDC IR & DC HIPOT, and 2A continuity and resistance testing

• 115 or 230 VAC Input Power

• 8 each 17 series switching cards with D-ribbon interface

• False front with four (4) 100-Point Chatsworth Connectors

• Semi-Rugged Laptop Computer (250GB Hard Drive, 4 GB RAM, CD/DVD-RW ROM, Windows 10 Pro 64 bit OS

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

The driving factor to go via sole source procurement is due to the EN’s existing cable adapter assembly being compatible only with the obsolete 100-point Chatsworth connectors available from DIT-MCO. The Boeing Corporation originally provided the EN owned cable adapter assembly as part the n in the

. The EN continues to use the cable adapter assembly on its . In order to maintain backwards capability, the Government shall procure the DIT-MCO 400 Point Model 2115 Test System as it is the only product that can function with the existing cable adapter assembly.

No other branded cable tester meets the minimum specifications described above and at this time, DIT-MCO has no resellers that provide this product.

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Requiring Department:

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

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available to fulfill the requirements. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.