Small Business Set Aside for Sonardyne Brand INS Components per attachments

Brand Name Justification

This document justifies a brand name purchase for a Sonardyne INS (Inertial Navigation System) to meet the needs of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). The acquisition will be a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded on a brand name basis.

• SPRINT-Nav U 1k (Product Number: 8358-1511)
• Sprint-Nav U Mounting Ring Kit (Product Number: 650-0198)

The justification is based on FAR 6.302-1(c) for brand name descriptions. NSWC PCD currently uses a similar Sonardyne SPRINT-Nav U system, and personnel have extensive experience with its software and hardware. Integrating a different brand would require vetting new software and additional personnel training, leading to project delays and increased costs. The government believes acquiring the Sonardyne brand is in its best interest due to expected significant and unacceptable delays and costs associated with using a different brand.

• Simplified acquisition procedures will be used.

• The acquisition is for a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Market research indicated Sonardyne is the only brand that can meet the government's needs.

• The requirement will be synopsized on SAM.gov.

• Award will be a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the order represents the best value to meet the Government's needs.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists various contract clauses, provisions, and other administrative information relevant to potential bidders. It is organized by section (F, G, I, K, L, M) and outlines specific requirements, representations, certifications, instructions, and evaluation factors.

• Section F (Deliveries or performance): Specifies FOB Origin and FOB Destination.
• Section G (Contract Clauses): Includes clauses related to electronic submission of payment requests and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions.
• Section I (Contract Clauses): A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses covering a wide range of topics including reporting, system for award management, representations and certifications, safeguarding of information, prohibitions on certain entities and services, labor laws, contract terms for commercial items, small business set-asides, and more.
• Section K (Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents): Lists clauses related to prohibitions on contracting with certain entities and representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services.
• Section L (Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders): Includes instructions for offerors, system for award management requirements, and notices regarding past performance evaluations.
• Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award): Outlines the evaluation criteria, which include FAR Part 13 Best Value, SPRS past performance, price, and delivery terms. It also details the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files.
• Additional Provisions: Includes clauses on invoicing, government contract administration points of contact, hours of operation, holiday schedules, and contract administration functions.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the contractual terms and conditions that will govern the awarded contract. It highlights key requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and administrative procedures. Bidders must carefully review these sections to understand their obligations, the basis for award, and any specific representations or certifications required. Notably, the evaluation factors emphasize Best Value considering Price, Delivery, and Quality/Past Performance. The document also specifies points of contact and operational hours relevant to contract administration and performance.