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NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK DIVISION

MEMORANDUM

This requirement is for a commercial product or commercial service that is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) and FAR Part 12 procedures will be used for the purchase. FAR 12.102(a) states that the decision to restrict competition, including the use of brand name descriptions without allowing for “equal” products, must be documented. The Requirements Owner requests approval to restrict competition for the identified PID# for the reasons stated in Section III and submits this memorandum to document the basis for the request pursuant FAR 12.102(a).

I. TYPE OF RESTRICTION REQUESTED

SELECT ONE

· DON Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA). Enter ELA#: Click or tap here to enter text.

· Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI). Enter ESI# Click or tap here to enter text.

· NASA Strategic Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP)

II. REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Provide a brief description of the requirements.

An onsite, 4-day course of instruction in the use, configuration and maintenance of the C-175N encryptors. General Dynamics is the only manufacturer of these devices. They offer a 4-day onsite course for this training.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

CUI

CUI

B03 Request to Restrict Competition NTE SAT v060126 Effective June 2026

CCD has a requirement for 10 people to obtain this training.

Identify the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM address, and whether the market research was conducted by contacting the OEM directly or an authorized OEM dealer or reseller. For the source of the market research, provide the point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail. Also include the estimated dollar value from the Independent Government Estimate (IGE). Using manufacturer or vendor estimated cost information will result in rejection of the request.

· Authorized OEM Dealer or Reseller POC provided market research.

III. BASIS TO RESTRICT COMPETITION

A. Existing Restrictive Rights/Licensing Agreements.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

B. Coordination with Existing Equipment and Systems.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A package is currently with C02 for the purchase of 2 high assurance internet protocol encryptors (PID N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-83-0082)

C. Market Research Conducted & Conclusions.

Detailed market research is required to establish why only one source, or one brand can meet the requirement for the exclusion of other sources or brands. To comply with FAR 12.102(a), limitations to competition MUST detail the market research conducted to find alternate sources and competition. This information will be verified before Contracting Officer approval.

For Sole Source ONLY:

· Describe what is unique about the sole source that no other company or individual can provide.

· If using a cost impact statement, attach the supporting documentation.

For Brand Name ONLY:

· Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

· Describe how the brand name product or feature is essential to the Government’s requirement.

· Explain why a “brand name or equal” description cannot be used.

· Describe how market research indicates other companies’ similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the Government’s requirement.

For Restrictive Rights:

· Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy the Government’s need.

· Describe how market research indicates other companies’ similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

For Exclusive Licensing Agreements:

· Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

The OEM for these devices is General Dynamics. They are the only vendor that provides training for these devices due to the sensitivity of the devices in the unmanned community.

· Describe how market research indicates other companies’ similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

Market research was done using the internet and GenAI. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and primary provider of certified training for these devices, including customizable onsite options. While true commercial third-party competitors are extremely limited due to the highly sensitive, Type-1/CHVP nature of the cryptographic hardware, alternative government-sponsored and military-integrated training pathways do exist to support your mission. The only other third party options I found were for government of Canada employees, Military unit deploying and Army/DoD employees on an Enterprise network.

For Other Reasons:

· Only include a cost impact statement if justification cannot be established using any of the above. The cost impact statement must provide a trackable basis for the conclusion that the estimated cost of switching sources is so high that it outweighs the benefits of competition.

· Lack of support documentation for the cost impact statement will result in Contracting Officer rejection.

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