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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

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· 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.

The Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head is a surface reflectometer measurement head which measures Directional Hemispherical Reflectance in the 0.9 to 12.0 microns spectral range; six sub-bands (0.9-1.1, Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

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1.9-2.6, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5, 8-12) and at two incidence angles 20° and 60°. The SOC 410 DHR is a portable device for the verification of the optical properties of large objects in the field. The SOC-410 DHR was specifically developed in coordination with the Navy for field quality assurance and system verification of highly specialized coatings. The Surface Optics (SOC) 410-Solar Measurement Head is a surface reflectometer which measures solar absorptance and provides specular, diffuse and total reflectance in seven sub-bands in the 335 to 2500 nm spectral range. The Surface Optics (SOC) ET100 Measurement Head is a surface emissometer measurement head which measures Directional Hemispherical Reflectance in infrared wavelengths at two incidence angles, calculates Directional Thermal Emittance and predicts Hemispherical Total Reflectance. All three systems when used in conjunction with either SOC410 Series Command Module or Remote Control Unit and verified with the needed calibration standards provide a direct and portable means to conduct verification and analysis on highly specialized parameters that are particular to military coating systems. Code 613 is procuring the portable reflectometer systems and supporting equipment as shown on the table below.

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).

· Authorized OEM Dealer or Reseller POC provided market research.

III. BASIS TO RESTRICT COMPETITION

A. Existing Restrictive Rights/Licensing Agreements.

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B. Coordination with Existing Equipment and Systems.

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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 brandsThis information will be verified before Contracting Officer approval.

Exclusive Licensing Agreements:

The OEM does not allow resellers and the material/service is only available from the OEM.

Other Reasons:

The Surface Optics (SOC) 410-DHR Measurement Head, 410-Solar Measurement Head and ET100 Measurement Head when paired with is the only portable reflectometer that can measure the Directional Hemispherical Reflectance in the 0.9 to 12.0 microns spectral range in six specific sub-bands (0.9-1.1, 1.9-2.6, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5, 8-12) and at two incidence angles 20° and 60°. The SOC 410 DHR is the only available portable device for the verification of the optical properties of large specialty coated objects in the field. The SOC-410 DHR is specifically developed for field quality assurance and system verification of highly specialized coatings and is the only system qualified with the US Army and Marine Corps to produce these measurements.

This item has been vetted through the ITPR process under ITPR 455026 and is the only product that meets the criteria that has been preauthorized.