TAB 5 Sole Source_Brand Name_PA44 MuDel LineAmp_BETASAM.pdf

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1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRITION QTY 2MDA-22240CC/05 Mu-Del Dual Channel L/S Band Amplifier with 2

Bandpass/Notch filters and 5-25 dB gain

The requested ☒ supplies ☐ services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

□ FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

□ FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(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

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(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).

□ FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

□FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

□ BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (FBO)≤ SAT

□ LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

□ JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (ID/IQ

TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division, Performance Assessment Department, Code PA44 require two Dual Channel L/S Band Line Amplifier with 2 Bandpass/Notch filters to use with the Auto-Tracking Antennas.

These components are essential for Antenna Operation and are required to meet the mission objectives specified by our customer.

PN 2MDA-22240CC/05

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division, Performance Assessment Department, Code PA44 requires upgrade to hardware and on government furnished autotracking antenna systems

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimumguarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) ☒The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects

(Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) ☐ A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) ☒The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements”

Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) ☐Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) ☐Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) ☐Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

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The associated cost to the government of identifying a potential alternate product, field testing it, re-training staff, and transitioning all products to the new system is extremely large. An RFI would be required and would require two (2) months and approximately 120 hours to prepare, publish, and evaluate responses. To test the product, each mission will have a minimum of 100 engineers supporting (labor per event estimated at. In addition, the cost of operating the ship: fuel, shipboard crew (minimum 25), wear & tear, etc. will be in excess of per event. There is an associated cost with reserving the range for use, estimated at a minimum of per event. That is estimated a minimum of per event in labor, ship and range costs alone, with multiple events planned soon after the RDD. Although very large, that cost pales in comparison to the cost of incurring delays to the overall program and possibly even missing acquisition Milestone gates. That cost would be measured in the tens of millions of dollars, if not hundreds of millions. Weapons tested onboard are slated for deployment onboard AEGIS Destroyers, each of which costs to build and field for the US Navy.

Mu-Del LLC Line Amps have been tested and used by Range Antennas during US Naval missile exercises with outstanding results. If another brand/manufacturer were procured, PA44 would need to evaluate and field test the unit before deploying them, which would cause unacceptable delays in the ability to rapidly deploy the AAS in support of live fire missile exercises. The average current lead time for the quantity of Dual Channel L/S Band Amplifier with the specifications required is three (3) months. These Dual Channel L/S Band Amplifiers are required to fulfill scheduled Sponsor requirements in four (4) months’ time. Mu-Del LLC is already familiar with the requirements for the Dual Channel L/S Band Amplifiers, and no delay is anticipated. If procurement were delayed by competition, PA44 would be unable to meet the Sponsors’ requirements and would risk loss of support and funding to NSWC Corona. If another brand/manufacturer is chosen, PA44 would need to evaluate and field test the amplifier before deploying, which would cause unacceptable delays in the ability to rapidly deploy the RDTS/TDPS-C/U in support of live fire missile exercises.

4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) ☒ Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) ☒ Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected To

Be Recovered Through Competition.

c.) ☐ Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

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Name, Title, Code

(209) 298-0016

Phone No.

08/12/2020 Date

Name, Title, Code 951-393-5240

Phone No.

8/12/2020

Date

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 4.a.,4.b., NSWCCO has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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