25-SIMACQ-D20-0007_Redacted Tempo Communications BN JA_06162025.pdf

Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement APRIL 2018 (Change 18-24) of measurement requirements by functional category (identified on an associated Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC)). GPETE parts support maintenance beyond system built-in test and diagnostics capability for the

In accordance with OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3960.16C, NSWC PHD’s program is required to only utilize GPETE parts that have been already identified, selected, and approved with an appropriate National Stock Number (NSN). NSWC PHD’s program is not responsible for the identification and selection of the parts and/or assets identified, selected, and approved as GPETE. Rather, that identification, selection, and approval occurs at a different level at a separate activity within the Department of the Navy. Therefore, since the Tempo Communications branded Optical Power Test Set is the only Optical Power Test Set that has been identified, selected, and approved with an appropriate NSN for use as GPETE, the selection of an alternate Optical Power Test Set would result in NSWC PHD’s noncompliance with OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3960.16C and other Navy requirements. Furthermore, even if NSWC PHD were to seek selection and approval of the alternate Optical Power Test Set, since the selection and approval occurs at a separate level and at a separate activity within the Department of the Navy and requires extensive testing prior to selection and approval, the use of another brand would result in a delay of approximately 6-12 months. A delay of this magnitude would be unreasonable since it would significantly jeopardize NSWC PHD’s ability to meet the GPETE requirements within its FMS customers’ schedules.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

Based upon the statements above no other brand meets programmatic requirements for this configuration. However, numerous sources were contacted to obtain pricing information, and obtain product availability. We looked at product, price, and availability information for all required items from all Mandatory Sources first. Based on research through GSA Advantage, Internet searches and previous suppliers, several companies are capable of providing this brand.

Contract specialist posted a sources sought to NASA SEWP and SAM.gov from 04/29/2025 – 05/08/2025 and received no responses from capable sources on NASA SEWP, and four responses from capable sources on SAM.gov.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

NSWC PHD Contracts Office will continue to conduct market research as warranted to provide a broader vendor base as applicable for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC PHD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.