1.04 - Brand Name Justification Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Brand Name (Simplified Acquisitions) form for procuring Amphenol UFA147A micro-coaxial cables for the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). The solicitation seeks multiple lengths of low-loss, flexible micro-coaxial cables with SMA male plugs, specifically 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 28-foot cable lengths, operating at a frequency range of .05 - 22.0 GHz. The cables are direct replacement parts for existing equipment, with Amphenol Cable & Interconnect Technologies (CIT) as the original manufacturer and Carlisle Interconnect Technologies as the authorized reseller.

The procurement is a sole-source acquisition set for a 10-week delivery timeline, with the USNO requiring these specialized cables to support precise time, astronomy, and earth orientation parameters for the Department of Defense. The micro-coax cables are composed of copper, silver, and steel layers, with specific technical requirements including a static bend radius of 0.25 inches and a dynamic bend radius of 2 inches. The acquisition will be solicited as a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order from authorized Amphenol CIT resellers and distributors, with the cables meeting critical performance standards for military and intelligence community applications.