REDACT BRAND NAME LEIDOS.pdf

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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FORMAT

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Code 514 To: Simplified Acquisition Section

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The following item is to be procured in support of installation of Ship Change Document

_______________________ Hardware Upgrade onboard . The item is manufactured by Leidos. The item must be delivered by September 30, 2025.

Description/Item Part Number Quantity Unit of Issue (EA, Pack, Etc.)

Unit Cost Total Cost

Assembly, Rugged 46 Flat Panel Display 216‐32300 2 Each

Total:

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia (NSWCPD) Code 514 has been tasked to support the _________. The ship already has Leidos monitors onboard from the original installation of _________ requires upgrading a limited number of those ADCS monitors to the latest version of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). These monitors have specific electrical and digital inputs and outputs (I/O) configurations, as well as bolt hole patterns which are specific to this OEM model. The Leidos monitor has also already been environmentally (shock/vibe/EMI) tested and approved for use in this instance.

Using another make/model will not fit securely within the console and would also require substantial rework to the mounting area and I/O feeds within the existing console already on the ship. Other materials will not correctly fit the bolt patterns or wire connections of the existing console.

The purpose of this SCD is to replace a limited number of the components on those consoles that have failed or are expected to fail in the near future. The sponsor

(_________) has allocated funds to upgrade those components to the current version of parts manufactured by Leidos to fit the existing I/O and bolt patterns. The procurement of product offered by Leidos allows NSWCPD to provide distance support for the product that are installed in the field. The brand‐specific part is form/fit/function (FFF) replacements for the equipment already installed on the ship. This means that the existing Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) documentation will support those components.

The program sponsor has allocated funding to replace this equipment during the ship’s upcoming maintenance availability for _______. In order to execute this task in the allotted time frame and with the allocated funding, the correct parts are required to be procured.

3. MARKET SURVEY

The OEM, Leidos, plus its authorized resellers offer components that are form, fit, function replacements for the monitors. The three companies have provided estimates for rugged monitor replacement. Lead times for procuring the parts from the companies exceed 160 days. Leidos and its authorized resellers are the only companies able to replace the parts for _installs.

There are no after‐market, third‐party brands that supply FFF replacements for these proprietary Leidos consoles. Leidos, and their partner resellers are the only sources of supply for parts that integrate with the existing consoles on the ship. is unable to sell its proprietary rugged monitors to use on Leidos proprietary hardware.

proprietary hardware is also unable to sell its proprietary rugged monitors and be used on Leidos proprietary hardware.

The following small business companies that are authorized to sell Leidos hardware are the following Kampi Components Co. Inc, Dela Technology Corporation, Baker and

Associates, RevCap Company, PAR Defense, and Phoenix Trading Inc. Rev‐Camp

Company and Kampi Components Co Inc have reached out and said they are able to supply the Leidos parts.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

No additional facts are provided.

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

______________________________________________ Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor

Signature of Contracting Officer