N6660422Q0493 Brand Name Specification Redacted.pdf

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BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

Dell Computer Workstations

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), supports the torpedo enterprise for heavyweight and lightweight torpedo Operational Software

(OPSW) design, development and testing, as well as, the integration testing of the OPSW with torpedo hardware for both domestic and foreign programs. The computer workstations utilized for these efforts are obsolete and need to be updated to meet the fast growing needs of the users and program requirements.

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty

210-ANJK

Dell Precision 5820 Tower XCTO Base with associated hardware and software

Anticipated dollar value of this contract is . Delivery is eight (8) weeks after award of contract.

BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION:

Dell Marketing, LP Precision Towers, Monitors and Servers are currently being utilized in the laboratory. These newer Dell Precision towers will be replacing the obsolete current Dell towers. The Dell Precision Towers and associated hardware/software are the only make and model that can satisfy this requirement in order to be compatible with the existing Dell Towers, Monitors and Servers in the laboratory. The use of any other make or model would require an investment to change the entire simulation suite. In addition, approval would be required from all sponsors currently using A previous feasibility study cost approximately to replace hardware and convert/upgrade the software in the to a different manufacturer. If different towers were to be purchased other than Dell, this would pose compatibility issues with the existing infrastructure.

Based on the compatibility and cost issues stated above, it is therefore determined that this requirement can only be met by Dell’s Precision Towers and associated hardware/software; no other make or model will satisfy the current requirement.

RESELLERS:

Dell Marketing, LP has several authorized resellers that can provide this requirement.

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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.

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

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