Redacted BNJ.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification memorandum for a federal procurement by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), located at 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.

The procurement involves awarding a firm fixed price purchase order for an Environics Series 4040 Computerized Gas Dilution System (Customized) and associated components. The government requires this specific brand for hyperbaric test equipment and facilities atmospheric control and pressure monitoring systems used to validate performance of critical diver life support systems. The justification asserts that Environics is the only brand capable of meeting the government's needs, as alternative systems may introduce harmful parameters to diving systems tested and maintained at the facility. The memorandum states that the government does not expect significant savings through competition and expects significant delays that would negatively impact the requirement, making the Environics brand acquisition in the government's best interest.

The contract includes five line items: the main Environics Series 4040 system (1 unit), an additional span circuit (1 unit), cleaning services (1 unit), four additional span gas ports (4 units), and Certificates of Conformance with oxygen cleaning and calibration certificates (1 unit). Equipment will be shipped to the Navy Experimental Diving Unit at 321 Bullfinch Road, Panama City, FL 32407. The acquisition is valued above micro-purchase levels but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00. No market research was conducted, as the justification states Environics is the sole brand meeting requirements. The Contracting Officer determined the order represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative.