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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is issuing a brand name justification to procure a WEDGE HF 532nm Plus Laser and associated components from RPMC Lasers, Inc. This action will result in a firm fixed-price contract awarded to authorized sellers. The justification for a brand name procurement stems from the laser's existing use in a prototype and the need for a form/fit/function upgrade. Procuring the same brand eliminates the risk of incompatible components, system redesigns, and associated project delays and cost increases that would arise from using a different brand. Market research confirmed that RPMC Lasers, Inc. is the only brand that can meet the government's specific needs, and the contracting officer determined that this order represents the best value. The acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures.