Brand Name J&A for N0042126P1158

SOL #: N0042126P1158Justification

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, United States

Place of Performance

St James, MD

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

Digital Network Communications Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Used Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Local Area Network (Lan). Wide Area Network (Wan) Digital Transmission Equipment, Supporting Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Includes 1) External Digital Network Transport Equipment (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points 2) Copper And Fiber Communications Systems, And 3) Cellular Infrastructure Such As Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication. Products And Tools That Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Digital Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. (7G21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 10, 2026
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Last Updated
Jun 10, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, has issued a Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure Vitec TNP-100 TMOIP multiplexers and associated rack mount kits. This equipment is critical for the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) in St James, MD, supporting real-time flight test missions.

Scope of Work

This procurement includes:

  • 46 Vitec TNP-100 PCM Telemetry and IRIG IP Multiplexers
  • 6 Vitec VNP/TNP Single Unit Rack Mount Kits
  • 20 Vitec VNP/TNP Dual Unit Rack Mount Kits The Vitec TNP-100 units are essential for packetizing and depacketizing PCM Telemetry using the IRIG 218-20 standard and must be interoperable with existing ATR software and hardware for management, control, and telemetry data transport.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Estimated Value: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $9M.
  • Justification: This acquisition is justified as brand-name due to specific interoperability and operational requirements, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 11.204. The government determined that only the Vitec TNP-100 meets the requirements, as competing products lack sufficient operational control interfaces. Switching to another brand would cause significant delays, negatively affect scheduling, require re-engineering, increase risk, and lead to a duplication of costs.

Submission & Evaluation

A Request for Quotes (RFQ) (Notice ID #N0042126R0040) was previously conducted via SAM.gov, posted on February 2, 2026, and closed on February 17, 2026. The Contracting Officer will ensure fair and reasonable pricing through quote submission and price analysis.

Additional Notes

The Atlantic Test Range (ATR) will continue to monitor the market for future competition.

People

Points of Contact

Shannon CanadaPRIMARY
shannon.m.canada.civ@us.navy.mil

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