TAB 5 Sole Source_Brand Name_PA44 Tri-Tek Antenna Cables_BETASAM.pdf

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CORONA DIVISION

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRITION QTY

30-1234-9-1 On deck control cable (30 meters) part 1 1 30-1044-9-1 Pedestal to Hoffman Main control cable, 1.1m 2 30-1043-9-1 Pedestal to Hoffman Feedback/Interlock cable, 1.1m 2 30-1233-9-1 On deck control cable (30 meters) part 2 1 30-1045-9-1 Hoffman to Feed Cable, 1.1m 2 30-1042-9-1 Pedestal to Hoffman Motor Power & Brake cable, 1.1m

30-1041-9-1 Pedestal to Hoffman AC power cable, 1.1m 2

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 needexists

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies orservices 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 alogical 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-nameitem)

ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

□ 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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□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgentthat 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 orservices required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interestof 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 RegulatoryAuthority.

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.

This is a requirement to replace custom cable sets that were manufactured specifically for use with the Autotracking Antenna Systems (AAS). The original vendor of these cable sets is no longer in business. These cables must be made exactly to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to maintain operability of the AAS and will require modifications (potting/molding) in order to meet the customer’s requirements. Tri-Tek Electronics is the only known vendor who can make the necessary modifications. Tri-Tek Electronics is a woman owned small business (under 500 employees) and has no known authorized distributors.

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Tri-Tek Electronics for Autotracking Antenna Systems (AAS) have been tested and used under the harsh environmental circumstances including aboard US Naval vessels during live fire 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 custom cable sets of the type and quantity required is three (3) months.

The AAS are required to fulfill scheduled Sponsor requirements in four (4) months’ time. As Tri-Tek Electronics is already familiar with the requirement for the custom cable sets, 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.

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.

4. Implication of Procuring anotherBrand/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.

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 an estimated 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 measure 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 over to build and field for the US Navy.

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Name, Title, Code

(209) 298-0016

Phone No.

08/12/2020 Date

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

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:

Digitally signed by MAI.TAN.DUY.1250087094 Date: 2020.08.14 09:40:50 -07'00'

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

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 covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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