23Q0022_NonComp_Redacted.pdf

ARP 53.13-1

Aug 2021

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A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

B. BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

The upgrade requires 90 Altera FPGA PN 10M50DAF256I7G to support the This FPGA is the original part and meets all required form, fit and function. Due to suppy chain issues this FPGA is currently available from only 1 reseller who is reporting 141 in stock. No other resellers or authorized distributors have the Parts in stock and are no bidding the request for Budgetary Estimates. No actions can be made at this time to overcome barriers to competition for subsequent acquisitions of the supplies or services required.

C. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits, bids, or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which he requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

ARP 53.13-1

Aug 2021

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IV. CERTIFICATION/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certifications: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

B. Certification / Approval

Upon the basis of the above statements and information justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) using other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

DAVIDSON.KATHY.JO.1

057038175

Digitally signed by

DAVIDSON.KATHY.JO.1057038175

Date: 2022.11.22 07:31:16 -05'00'