Redacted BNJ.pdf

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

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is

Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

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

This action will award a firm fixed price order to the most highly qualified authorized reseller of Mifram vehicle barriers.

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

(including the estimated value).

The purchase is to acquire the following: Mifram vehicle barriers, as described below:

Line No.

Part Number

Description Quantity

1 MVB3X Mifram Security Modular Vehicle Barrier With Wheels (Yellow)

10 EA

2 MVB3X Mifram Security Modular Vehicle Barrier Pivot System

10 EA

3 123060-7 Mifram Security Modular Vehicle Barrier Metal Storage Box (Silver)

1 EA

4 N/A Freight Fee 1 EA

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. All items will be delivered no later than 45 days after receipt of order.

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). Application for brand name description FAR 6.302- 1(c).

Only this Brand and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302- 1(c). NSWC PCD currently has a need for vehicle barriers, as referenced in Section 2 of this document. Mifram Security brand is the only manufacturer of the items listed in Section 2 that can provide the following features, which are required by NSWC PCD.

The vehicle barriers shall:

Be moveable by a single person.

Comply with the requirements of ISO 45001.

Comply with the requirements of American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

Comply with the requirements of IWA 14-1 Standard.

o Barrier shall restrict a 2,500 kg vehicle at 30 mph to less than 30’ of penetration.

o Barrier shall restrict a 7,500 kg vehicle at 30 mph to less than 60’ of penetration.

No other brands of vehicle barriers meet all the requirements above; therefore, it is advantageous to the Government to acquire the items listed in Section 2, with no substitutes.

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, recurring cost, special features, 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.

No additional market research was conducted for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than Mifram Security to provide the products.

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, Mifram Security is the only brand that can meet this requirement.