033969 MFR for Optical Spectrum Analyzer (W80RA6-08-26C)_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a Justification and Approval for a new commercial purchase of an Optical Spectrum Analyzer by the U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA) at Redstone Arsenal.

The requirement is for one (1) Optical Spectrum Analyzer, identified as NAICS Code 334513, to serve as a suitable replacement for aging equipment at the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL), Building 5435 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. The specified equipment is a Yokogawa AQ6370E-20 Optical Spectrum Analyzer or equivalent, with detailed technical specifications including wavelength range of 600 to 1700 nm, wavelength accuracy of ±0.01 nm, wavelength resolution of 0.02 nm, close-in dynamic range of 78 dB typical, level range of +20 to -90 dBm, up to 2x faster measurement in SMSR mode, sharper spectrum measurement in HCDR mode, and a large touchscreen LCD display. The memorandum contains sections for description of action, description of supplies, authority cited, place of delivery, and additional administrative details. Portions of the authority cited section and other administrative elements are redacted in the document. The delivery location is specified as Building 5435 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.