Redacted BNJ.pdf

04 February 2026

MEMORANDUM

From: Richard Allred, NSWC PCD Code E24

To: Nicole Stevens, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE SWAGELOK BRAND FITTINGS, AND ADAPTERS, (Purchase Request 1301329102)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare

Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts

Department Code 02).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a purchase order, on a brand name specific basis, to acquire Swagelok high-pressure fittings.

These items are being acquired for the manufacture/repair of Damage Control Equipment for NAVSUP. The requirement will be competed among distributors that offer Swagelok brand name products.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs

Part No. Description Qty Unit Price Total Price

316L-50DMS6-500 CYLINDER 15 $950.00 $14,250.00

SS-4-VCO-1-6ST SS VCO O-Ring 30 $21.60 $648.00

SS-4-VCO-9P-4ST ELBOW, POSITIONABLE 70 $43.32 $3,032.40

SS-6-PST PLUG, PIPE 20 $9.36 $187.20

SS-8-VCO-1-6ST CONNECTOR, MALE TU 20 $30.12 $602.40

SS-8-VCO-9P-6ST CONNECTOR, MAILE 10 $555.17 $5,551.70

SS-8-WVCO-1-6ST ADAPTOR, STRAIGHT, PI 30 $185.19 $5,555.70

SS-8-WVCO-6-DF COUPLING, CLOSE 30 $105.84 $3,175.20

SS-4-VCO-11-6ST NIPPLE, PIPE 30 $372.30 $11,169.00

SS-4-VCO-9P-6ST CONNECTOR 26 $353.81 $9,199.06

The estimated value of this effort is approximately $53,370.66. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. The contract action will be funded with 2026 Navy Working

Capital Funds (NWCF).

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C.

2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency

Requirements FAR 6.302- 1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

Swagelok is the only brand of fittings and connectors that can be used in Damage Control Equipment for the following reasons. These components form highly specialized life support systems under the NAVSEA Diving

Certification Authority. Only those articles which have been successfully tested are qualified. Procedures are specified under SS521-AA- MAN-010 U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Certification Manual. The objective of this process is to verify that the life support system provides acceptable levels of operator safety throughout the specified operating range. Swagelok Company is a global developer and provider of high-quality and reliable fluid system solutions including products, assemblies and services for the research, instrumentation, process, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Using alternate equipment would prove costly in time and dollars to the Government and to the mission by having to recertify the oxygen mask control manifold assemblies. Additionally, use of alternative components may change or introduce new parameters that may be harmful to the user of the oxygen masks. Therefore, it is imperative that Swagelok brand of equipment is purchased.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Swagelok brand hoses and fittings is the only brand of equipment that will meet Government requirements. Additionally, since this requirement exceeds $25,000, this requirement will be published in the Government point of entry beta.SAM.gov.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, the Swagelok brand, is the only brand that can meet this requirement.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Richard Allred

DCPPE Depot Production Manager

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Nicole Stevens, Jamell Kilgore, or Kaitlin Summerville

Contracting Officer