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This is a Brand Name Justification document for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division requesting procurement of GlenAir electrical connectors through simplified acquisition procedures. The contracting activity is located at NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407. The acquisition involves six line items of GlenAir connectors with specific part numbers (700-001-Q69-Z1SN, 707-0147-1-Q69-Z1PN, 700-010-Q69-Z1GNPN-6BJ, 700-001-M5-Z1SN, 707-0147-1-M5-Z1PN, and 700-010-M5-Z1GNPN-6BJ) in quantities ranging from one to three units per line item. The total estimated value exceeds $25,000 but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.

The justification demonstrates that GlenAir is the only brand capable of meeting the Government's compatibility requirements, as these connectors are currently in use on the project and additional electrical connectors are needed. The document asserts that procuring alternative brands would not guarantee compatibility and would risk project delays. The Contracting Officer has determined that the GlenAir brand order represents best value and the lowest overall cost alternative considering price, special features, and administrative costs. No market research was conducted among schedule holders, as GlenAir was identified as the sole source meeting the technical and compatibility requirements. The acquisition will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract to authorized sellers of the listed items.