22Q0134_JA_Noncomp_Redacted.pdf

ARP

N00164-22-SIMACQ-CR-WXQ-0044

N00164-22-SIMACQ-CR-WXQ-0044

requires brand name Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Inc radio frequency (RF) coaxial termination plug hardware to incorporate at NSWC Crane in support of the . NSWC Dahlgren performed testing of the required hardware for electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the and verified that the Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Inc RF termination plug would aid in eliminating EMI from the three antenna ports on the system. If any other vendor than Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Inc were to be used for the required hardware, the NSWC Dahlgren EMI test event would need to be repeated to ensure that the RF termination plug can meet requirements. This would delay NSWC Crane fielding of systems by an estimated NSWC Crane's would not meet milestones and deadlines with this delay and the project cannot afford the duplication in costs for the repeated NSWC Dahlgren test event. In addition, the allocated funding for this effort would expire if this delay is realized, requiring additional funding in the following FY.

Pre-operational procedures for recommend powering system on before moving to the sail and operating. This check often takes place nearby sensitive equipment

If is accidentally placed into operate (OPR) while then sensitive equipment could be damaged. If a different brand other than Cinch Connectivity Solution, Inc RF termination plug is used then groups would not able to perform their pre-operational procedures until NSWC Dahlgren verified by testing the new brand to be sure it would pass required EMI levels. This would affect and readiness in the event a threat is in the vicinity of

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Date: 2022.06.08 10:43:24 -04'00' 05/27/2022Teresa A Crevier/812-227-0754