REDACTED BNJ.pdf

05 February 2026

MEMORANDUM

From: David Mercer, NSWC PCD Code E31

To: Nicole Stevens, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE TE-CONNECTIVITY BRAND CONDUCTOR

CABLES FOR THE LANDING CRAFT, AIR CUSHION (LCAC) C4N SYSTEMS (PURCHASE

REQUEST 1301327395)

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.

Authorization to acquire, on a brand name basis, TE-Connectivity brand conductor cables and associated equipment to support the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and

Navigation (C4N) Systems. Competition will be limited to authorized distributors and resellers of TE-Connectivity brand equipment.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The contract effort is to acquire:

Description Part Number Qty Unit Price Total Price

Multi-Conductor Cables

22AWG 2C BL/WH

55A0121-22-0/9 10,000 ft

$1.28 $12,800

Shipping (Ground) 1 Lot $162.91 $162.91

The total estimated value of this procurement is $12,962.91. 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. All equipment will be delivered no later thirty (30) days after award of the order. The contract action will be funded with FY26, Operations and Maintenance, Navy (OMN) funds.

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)(C).

NSWC PCD is the Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) for LCAC 100 C4N systems. The LCAC C4N requires conductor cabling to conduct operating system updates, software updates and cybersecurity patches the system including implementing automated security testing and address operate/stow switch connection to the cushion vanes.

Conductor cabling involves using metal cores to transmit electrical current or signals, forming the central component of insulated wires and multi-conductor cables. These conductors can be solid for rigidity or stranded for flexibility, often coated with materials like tin to improve corrosion resistance and soldering. TE-Connectivity is the only brand of cable equipment that will meet the Government’s needs because the LCAC 100 uses the TE-

Connectivity brand conductor cabling as part of the new system baseline in production at the prime contractor.

These cables are in direct support of the LCAC 100 and meet the current baseline specifications. Alternate third party equipment would be required to match the LCAC 100 requirements and would require additional testing.

Utilizing equipment other than TE-Connectivity brand equipment will require testing by both the LCAC 100 prime contractor and US Navy resulting in at least 6 weeks of delay (following receipt of the equipment) and would be a minimum of $10,000 of increased cost to conduct testing. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to acquire TE-Connectivity brand equipment to avoid program delays and substantial additional funding.

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, reoccurring cost, administrative costs, engineering and redesign 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.

As mentioned in paragraph 4 above, TE-Connectivity is the only brand of conductor cabling that will meet project needs.

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.

TE-Connectivity is the only brand of conductor cabling boards that will meet the needs of the LCAC C4N system.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

David Mercer

Requesting Official

LCAC C4N SSA Lead

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. I hereby approve this justification

Nicole Stevens, Jamell Kilgore, or Alan T. Bounds Contracting Officer