Commercial Off The Shelf Items

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of specific IXI Technologies branded NTDS A and NTDS E Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and associated splitter boards and cables. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) requires these specific parts to maintain system configuration for a simulation tool used in testing and operations.

• Procurement of IXI Technology part numbers: SE-02108-01 and SE-02108-07-LC (NTDS-A Card), SE-04102-00 (NTDS-E Card), AM-SP050-HDC-00 (Splitter Board), and CA-P0303-HDC-072 (NTDS-A to Splitter Board cable).

• These components are required for simulating tactical shipboard data, including I-V Inventories, missile alignment/faults, launcher faults, response timing, and data exchange.

• The NTDS-A Cards, Splitter Boards, and cables are necessary to interface with military computers and peripherals using MIL-STD-1397C Parallel Type A, B, C or H interfaces.

• The NTDS-E CCAs provide a hardware-independent input/output channel for computer systems.

• The contract will be firm-fixed-price.

• The document does not explicitly state the contract period of performance or estimated value, but it does include a placeholder for "Estimated Dollar Value."

• This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation requiring proposal submissions.

• This procurement is being conducted using "Other Than Full and Open Competition" based on the unique compatibility and proprietary nature of the IXI Technology parts.

• The use of IXI Technology parts is justified due to their proprietary interfaces, form, fit, and function compatibility with existing systems and software.

• Alternative parts would require extensive and costly re-testing, software updates, and potential system redesign, leading to unreasonable delays and duplication of costs.

• The Navy conducted due diligence, including Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance testing (SAE AS5553, AS6171, ARP6328), Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) to ensure the IXI parts meet industry and government standards.

• Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice, but no other capable sources were identified for these specific proprietary components.

Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for a firm-fixed price contract. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) requires Sealevel Systems branded Synchronous and Asynchronous serial interface cards (part numbers 5102ES and 7106ES) for specific system configurations.

• Sealevel Systems, Inc. brand Synchronous and Asynchronous serial interface cards (part numbers 5102ES and 7106ES).

• These cards are required for Command and Control (C2) functionality, database management, and strike package creation and execution.

• The specific cards are required to be installed in certain configurations as detailed in drawing numbers.

• The contract will be firm-fixed price.

• The specific estimated dollar value is redacted but indicated.

• This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This procurement is justified for other than full and open competition based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's needs.

• The Sealevel branded cards have undergone extensive testing, including Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance, Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT), to ensure they meet industry and government standards and perform reliably.

• Using any other brand would necessitate significant additional testing and redrawing, leading to a substantial duplication of cost.

• Market research was conducted, including posting a sources sought notice, which yielded no responses from capable sources on NASA SEWP and only four responses on SAM.gov, none of which met the specific programmatic requirements.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify potential future competition.

Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of Mean Well branded Direct Current (DC) power supplies, part number UHP-200-12. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) requires these specific power supplies for use in an electronics enclosure configuration for Thin Client, lower and upper monitors, and associated systems.

• Product: Mean Well branded DC power supply, part number UHP-200-12.

• Specifications: Must meet specific input power (single phase 115Vac, 4A, 47-63Hz), active Power Factor Correction (PFC), minimum efficiency (93%), maximum output ripple (240m Vpp), 12V output voltage, and weight (<1.032 lbs).

• Application: Supplies DC power to Thin Client, monitors, and includes Power Availability (PWR AVAIL) and Over Temperature (Temp LEDs) indicators.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Basis: Brand name.

• Estimated Dollar Value: Not explicitly stated, but a table indicates an estimated value.

• Competition: This justification is for other than full and open competition, citing 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as the statutory authority.

• Market Research: Sources sought were posted on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov. NASA SEWP yielded no responses, while SAM.gov yielded four responses from capable sources.

• Not applicable due to the justification for other than full and open competition.

• The Mean Well UHP-200-12 is identified as the only brand that meets performance characteristics, has passed required Functional Qualification Testing (FQT) and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT), and is listed on the approved NAVSEA drawing.

• Using another brand would require significant additional testing and redrawing, leading to substantial duplication of cost.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify potential sources for future requirements.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) plan to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a brand name basis for Nemix or Kingston branded 32GB RAM. This procurement is for use within specific configurations as a temporary storage location to enable faster file reading and improve application performance.

• Procurement of Nemix or Kingston branded 32GB RAM parts.

• Specific part numbers are identified: ML19200-324K1-G and/or ML19200-324K01-G (Nemix), and KSM24RD4/32HDI and/or KSM24RD4/32MEI (Kingston).

• The RAM is required for use within specific configurations that have undergone rigorous testing.

• The contract will be firm-fixed-price.

• The justification is for "Other Than Full and Open Competition" under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

This document is a justification for a sole-source or limited competition procurement, not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, standard submission and evaluation criteria do not apply in the traditional sense.

This justification is for "Other Than Full and Open Competition" due to the specific requirements and approved parts.

• The justification details extensive testing (Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance, Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT)) that only Nemix and Kingston branded 32GB RAM have passed.
• Using any other brand would require significant additional testing and drawing updates, leading to a substantial duplication of cost.
• Market research was conducted, including a "Sources Sought" on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov, which yielded no responses from capable sources on SEWP and four responses from capable sources on SAM.gov.
• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme Division's plan to award a firm-fixed-price contract for specific Samsung or Kingston branded 1 Terra Byte (TB) Solid State Drives (SSDs). This procurement is for use in a specific configuration within a weapons system.

• Product: Samsung or Kingston branded 1 TB Solid State Drive (SSD).

• Specific Part Numbers:

  • Samsung: MZ-77Q1T0B/AM or MZ-76P1T0E
  • Kingston: SKC600/1024G

• Function: To store data permanently and support the boot sequence for thin clients via a router.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Basis: Brand name basis for the specified SSDs.

• Estimated Dollar Value: Not explicitly stated, but indicated as a significant figure in the document.

• Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing that the property or services are available from only one responsible source or a limited number of sources.

• Rationale:

  • The specified Samsung and Kingston SSDs have undergone extensive testing, including Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance, Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT).
  • These tests ensure the SSDs meet industry standards, government procedures, and can perform reliably under specified environmental conditions within Navy weapon systems.
  • Using another brand would necessitate significant re-testing and re-design of drawings, leading to substantial duplication of costs.

• A Sources Sought notice was posted on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov (04/29/2025 - 05/08/2025).

• No responses were received from NASA SEWP.

• Four responses were received from SAM.gov, but no other brands met the programmatic requirements.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify broader vendor bases for future requirements.

• The document includes certifications from Technical/Requirements, Legal Sufficiency, and Contracting Officer personnel.

Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of FSP Technologies branded ATX Flex Power Supplies (part number FSP500-50FBD). These power supplies are required for specific configurations developed for external customers and are mission-critical components for installations onboard U.S. Navy ships.

• FSP Technologies branded ATX Flex Power Supply, part number FSP500-50FBD.

• Converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) with up to 500 watts of continuous power.

• Fits within a standard 1U server chassis and is used in industrial or small space environments.

• Must meet stringent industry and government standards for counterfeit avoidance, functional qualification, and environmental qualification.

• A single firm-fixed price contract is planned.

• The estimated dollar value is redacted.

• This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The rationale for sole-source is that the FSP500-50FBD is the only power supply that has passed required testing (EQT) and is listed on the approved NAVSEA drawing for the specific configuration.

• Using another brand would require significant duplication of cost for new testing and drawings.

• This justification is for "Other Than Full and Open Competition" based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.303-2(b)(4), citing that the agency has available from only one responsible source.

• Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice posted on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov, which yielded no responses from SEWP and four responses from SAM.gov.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify potential future competition.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of Vector Electronics branded compact payment card industry (cPCI) power supplies. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme Division (PHD) requires these specific power supplies for a mission-critical component within certain configurations.

• Procurement of Vector Electronics cPCI power supply, part numbers 92100142 or 92100142H.

• The power supply converts AC to DC electricity and delivers up to 500 watts.

• The specified part is required for use within specific configurations and is identified in a drawing number.

• The Vector branded cPCI power supply has undergone extensive testing, including Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance measures (SAE AS5553, AS6171, ARP6328), Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT).

• These tests have verified that the Vector product meets industry and government standards, ensures no altered or counterfeit materials are used, and performs reliably under harsh operational conditions.

• The Vector cPCI power supply is the only brand that has passed EQT within the specified assembly and is listed on the approved NAVSEA drawing.

• Using another brand would require significant additional testing, new drawing approvals, and substantial duplication of costs.

• This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This procurement is being conducted using other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) due to the availability of the required item from only one responsible source.

• The estimated dollar value is not explicitly stated but is represented graphically.

• Market research was conducted, including posting a sources sought notice on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov, which yielded no responses on SEWP and four responses on SAM.gov, none of which met the specific requirements.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify potential barriers to future competition.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies and approves the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of a specific Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Analyzer. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) requires this equipment for use as General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE).

• Procurement of a Viavi Solutions branded or Keysight Technologies branded OTDR Analyzer (part number TB2000-NV-A).

• The equipment must meet MIL-STD 204 standards for GPETE.

• The contract will be firm-fixed price.

• The estimated dollar value is redacted.

• This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The government has determined that only Viavi Solutions and Keysight Technologies branded OTDR Analyzers meet the required specifications and have the necessary National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for GPETE use.

• This procurement is justified for other than full and open competition, meaning it is not set aside for small businesses or open to all vendors.

• NSWC PHD's adherence to OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3960.16C requires the use of only identified, selected, and approved GPETE parts with appropriate NSNs.

• Seeking approval for an alternate brand would cause a significant delay of 6-12 months, jeopardizing customer schedules.

• Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice posted on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov from 04/29/2025 to 05/08/2025. No responses were received from NASA SEWP, and four responses were received from SAM.gov, but none met the programmatic requirements.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify potential sources for future requirements.

Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of Tempo Communications branded Optical Power Test Sets (part number 525N-30) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). This equipment is required for use as General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE).

• Procurement of Tempo Communications branded Optical Power Test Set (part number 525N-30).

• The equipment is for use as GPETE.

• The Government's minimum needs have been verified.

• The planned contract is firm-fixed price.

• The estimated dollar value is indicated but redacted.

• This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This procurement is being conducted using other than full and open competition, based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(1).

• The Tempo Communications branded Optical Power Test Set is the only Optical Power Test Set identified, selected, and approved with an appropriate National Stock Number (NSN) for use as GPETE within the NSWC PHD's program.

• Using an alternate Optical Power Test Set would result in noncompliance with OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3960.16C and other Navy requirements.

• Selecting and approving an alternate would require extensive testing and result in a delay of approximately 6-12 months, jeopardizing NSWC PHD's ability to meet FMS customer schedules.

• Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice posted on NASA SEWP and SAM.gov from 04/29/2025 to 05/08/2025.

• No responses were received from capable sources on NASA SEWP.

• Four responses were received from capable sources on SAM.gov, but the document implies these did not meet the specific requirements for this brand-name item.

• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify a broader vendor base for future requirements.

• The document includes certifications from technical, legal, and contracting officers.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of specific Patton Electronics branded equipment by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

• Supplies: Patton branded fiber optic isolators (FOIs), part numbers FOI-4411-R-ST and FOI-4451-R-ST, and Patton branded Rack Mount Chassis (RMC), part numbers RMC-3101-R or RMC-3102.

• Purpose: These components are required to insert fiber segments into copper networks for increased cabling distances and electromagnetic interference immunity, and to provide the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) path for communications.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Estimated Dollar Value: Stated but redacted in the document.

This document is a justification for a sole-source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders.

This procurement is being conducted using other than full and open competition, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(1), as the agency believes the required property or services are available from only one responsible source.

• The justification highlights extensive testing (Supply Chain Risk Management, counterfeit avoidance, Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT)) performed on the Patton branded parts to ensure they meet industry and government standards and perform reliably under specified environmental conditions.
• The use of another brand would require significant additional testing, new approved drawings, and result in a substantial duplication of cost.
• Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice, which yielded no responses from capable sources on NASA SEWP and four responses from capable sources on SAM.gov, none of which met the specific brand requirements.
• NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify potential future competition.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) awarding a single firm-fixed price contract on a brand name basis for ServersCheck branded environmental monitoring sensors. This is to ensure the use of specific sensors that meet stringent requirements for critical weapons systems.

• Procurement of ServersCheck branded sensors, specifically part numbers ENV-TEMP, PWR-AC-FAIL, and BASE-WIRED.

• These sensors are required to monitor and collect environmental data (temperature, humidity, air quality, etc.) within specific configurations on U.S. Navy ships.

• The sensors must integrate with monitoring software to provide administrators with real-time data for system management and issue prevention.

• The contract will be firm-fixed price.

• The justification is for brand name procurement, implying a sole-source or limited competition scenario.

• This document is a justification for a specific procurement action, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The justification details extensive testing (Supply Chain Risk Management, Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT)) that the ServersCheck sensors have already passed.

• The estimated cost of duplicating this testing for any other brand is approximately $75K.

• This justification is for "Other Than Full and Open Competition" based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing that the property or services are available from only one responsible source.

• The document indicates that NSWC PHD will continue market research to identify broader vendor bases for future requirements.

• A sources sought notice was posted, but only four responses were received from capable sources on SAM.gov, and none from NASA SEWP.