REDACTED Brand Name Justification.docx

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE:

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

National Instruments (NI) hardware consisting of several vibration measurement modules, electrical measurement modules, strain measurement modules, and the chassis to hold and interface with them.

51.2 kSPS, BNC

cDAQ/RIO System, RJ-50

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MANUFACTURER: National Instruments ADDRESS: 11500 N Mopac Expwy Austin, TX 78759-3504

PHONE: 512-683-0016

POC: Will Higgins william.higgins@ni.com

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

☒ A. BRAND NAME. The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

· 1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

· 3. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(b).

☒ 4. Other Reasons.

Procured hardware must be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems presently installed and performing. This purchase is intended as spares for existing NI data acquisition systems. These systems, which cost $ , are programmed in MATLAB and only compatible with NI hardware.

· B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply)

· 1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

· 3. Other Reasons.

· 4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

· a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

· b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

· c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable

Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.