PR 1301187797 Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 4 Template Effective July 2024

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM:

CODE: 7550

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

QTY. 64 NI 8-Channel C Series Analog Input Module model NI-9252, PN: 786782-01 (screw terminal, non-conformal coated), QTY. 64 NI Backshell for 18-Position Screw Terminal Connector Block model NI-9928, PN: 784819-01, QTY. 2 NI 8-Channel C Series Isolated Analog Input Module model NI-9224, PN: 783862-01 (screw terminal, non-conformal coated), QTY. 2 NI Backshell for 16-Position Screw Terminal Connector Block model NI-9939, PN:192692-01, QTY. 2 NI 16-Channel C Series Analog Input Module model NI-9202, PN: 784400-01 (spring terminal, non-conformal coated), and QTY. 2 NI Backshell for 36-Position Spring Terminal Connector Block model NI-9940, PN: 785080-01 to serve as part of the data acquisition system for the NSWCCD Magnetic Fields Laboratory North End Sensor Array.

Procurement estimated value is

MANUFACTURER: NI

ADDRESS: 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX 78759-3504

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 4 Template Effective July 2024

The NI-9224 PN: 783862-01, NI-9224 PN: 783862-01, NI-9939 PN:792692-01, and NI-9202 PN: 784400-01 designs are the intellectual property (to include trade secrets) of NI.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

NI has authorized distributors.

3. Other Reasons:

NSWCCD Code 75 currently utilizes NI hardware and software for Magnetic Fields Laboratory (MFL), Magnetic Silencing Facility, and various field measurement systems. To minimize risks with compatibility, reduce sparing requirements, and leverage the wealth of experience and NSWCCD intellectual property developed for NI hardware, we would like to maintain products from the same manufacturer. Additionally, as this hardware is intended to be integrated with an existing NI based system in the MFL, changing to a different hardware would require reengineering of that system, retraining of Code 75 engineers, and additional material costs to obtain adequate spare material resulting in significant cost and schedule impacts to MFL operations.

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

C. LIMITED SOURCE (FAR 8.405-6):

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Customer/Requestor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date