REDACTED BNJ v2.pdf

29 January 2026

MEMORANDUM

From: Tyler Moak, NSWC PCD S30

To: Nicole Stevens, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR SONAR EQUIPMENT

RENTAL (PR 1301TBD)

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 NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon

Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price contract from an equipment rental company for the items listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

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

(including the estimated value).

The items in the table below shall be delivered to Whidbey Island, WA. local area marina/port to support a test event slated for 18-27 Feb 2026. The Government is looking to rent the following items for a total of 10 days, excluding transit time:

Line Item Description

1 EdgeTech

DSS 2050

System, EdgeTech DSS 2050, 100/400/900 kHz

Includes: Towfish 2000m (Depth rating), Mag interface, Pressure Sensor, 30m Winch Cable, 15m Test Cable

2 QI-100

Electric Winch

System, QI-100 Electric Winch, 10HP

Includes: 10HP Electric Winch, 30m Remote Cable, Slip

Ring & Termination Kit

The delivery address is as follows:

DODAAC: SW3237

2000 West Marine View Drive

Everett, WA 98207-5001

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of less than $25,000. 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 purchase will be funded with FY25 RDT&E 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). Application for brand name description FAR 6.302-1(c).

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently has a requirement for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document. The items listed in Paragraph

3 of this document are needed to support an upcoming test event. These items have been used by the requesting test team and they are knowledgeable in the system functionality and requirements. If another brand were to be selected, the team and crew would have to learn the functionality and requirements of the new system, resulting in project delay and additional cost of vessel rental days.

As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expect significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement.

Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to rent the items listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

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, the items listed in Paragraph 3 are the only items that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will not be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated less than $25,000.00.

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 items listed in Paragraph 3 are the only items 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.

Tyler Moak

NSWC PCD S30

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