Total Small Business Set Aside- Brand Name: SONARDYNE - Inertial Navigation System

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The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is issuing a brand name justification to acquire a SONARDYNE inertial navigation system (INS) for the STEIV Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV). This action will result in a firm fixed-price purchase order, with competition limited to authorized distributors of SONARDYNE systems. The acquisition, valued under $350,000, is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c) because the SONARDYNE INS is part of a Capital Improvement Project to replicate an existing UUV. Significant prior effort went into integrating this specific brand for navigation, target localization, and mechanical interface design. Using interchangeable parts also supports cost-effectiveness. The government determined that other INS brands would require significant re-engineering, leading to unacceptable delays and costs. Therefore, awarding to SONARDYNE brand equipment distributors represents the best value and lowest overall cost, as confirmed by market research showing no other brand can meet the specified needs without substantial negative impacts to the project's timeline and budget.