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(PB14250) Base model for use in the Department of the Army's Neurocognitive Assessment Test (NCAT) program, which operates the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) software.

2. Authority:

This limited source procurement is conducted in accordance with NAVSUPINST 4200.85D, permitting sole or limited source purchases when a specific brand or model is required due to system compatibility, standardization, or validated technical requirements.

3. Description of the Items:

Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250) Base Laptop – configured per NCAT Laptops Specification Sheet

4. Justification for Limiting Competition:

The ANAM program is the DoD-designated neurocognitive testing platform, and the Neurocognitive Assessment Branch/ANAM Program Office has certified only Dell-manufactured laptops for use with ANAM. The Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250) Base has undergone exhaustive compatibility testing and is the only approved model that supports the precise timing measurements critical to neurocognitive assessments.

Substitution of laptop introduces potential risk of inaccurate test data, invalid assessments, increased support overhead, and delays in system imaging and deployment timelines. No other manufacturer or peripheral model has been validated for these specific performance requirements.

5. Market Research Conducted:

The Neurocognitive Assessment Branch has tested multiple systems, but only Dell-manufactured laptops— including the Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250) Base have met all timing and execution performance metrics necessary for clinical validity.

6. Impact if Not Approved:

Failure to procure the validated Dell hardware would:

Compromise clinical validity of ANAM assessments Delay mission-readiness of testing systems Increase imaging complexity and long-term IT support burdens Contravene guidance issued by the Office of the Surgeon General (23 January 2024 memorandum)

7. Conclusion:

Based on the above, this procurement meets the limited source criteria under NAVSUPINST 4200.85D. The Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250) Base laptop is the only approved and validated hardware for use with the ANAM software suite in support of the NCAT program. Therefore, limiting this purchase to these models is necessary and in the best interest of mission readiness, clinical integrity, and operational efficiency.

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