Brand Name SAP Justification Summary

This is a Brand Name Justification document for a sole-source procurement of Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel tracking receivers. The Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is procuring seven (7) units of Shine Micro AIS receivers to update an aging maritime surveillance system for Georgia's Coast Guard. The equipment will support ongoing strategic initiatives for the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and NATO in maritime domain awareness and security capabilities for the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard.

The justification establishes that only Shine Micro receivers will satisfy the Government's requirements due to technical compatibility constraints. Market research conducted in March and April 2026 confirmed that Shine Micro is the sole manufacturer whose equipment physically fits within the existing radar system infrastructure at the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard facility. The document notes that the Volpe Center has supported DTRA and NATO since 2014 and that standardization on Shine Micro equipment ensures compatibility with systems already fielded internationally through the U.S. Navy's International Integration Program Office. Selecting alternative manufacturers would necessitate a complete rebuild of the entire radar system at the facility, making the brand name purchase operationally and economically essential.