REDACT MTTF.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting justification for using other than full and open competition under the simplified acquisition threshold, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i).

The procurement is for an Improved Remote Operation and Monitoring (iROAM) System from National Instruments, with a required delivery date of 05/10/2027. The acquisition includes multiple National Instruments branded components and modules, including flex cable assemblies, PXI slot blockers, multiplexer terminal blocks, relay driver modules, rack mount kits, analog input modules, thermocouple input modules, RTD input modules, DMM modules, PXI express chassis, current input terminal blocks, I/O connector blocks, and various other specialized hardware components. The justification for sole source procurement is based on the brand name requirement (Part B is checked). The document explains that the iROAM system has been qualified and approved by NNL and NAVSEA in its approved configuration using National Instruments products. The LabVIEW software was selected for its data acquisition and processing capability, with no comparable alternatives offering equivalent features such as large code libraries, extensive peripheral interfacing, and compatibility within a National Instruments PXI ecosystem. National Instruments is identified as the leader in PXI system technology, and its hardware modules are chosen for compatibility with each other and LabVIEW software; utilizing PXI hardware from other manufacturers would cause compatibility issues and functional deviations. The document was certified by Justin Pham on 7/31/26 and approved by Lynn Imperial on 8/19/2026.