25Q0638_NONCOMP REDACTED.pdf
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This document is a Non-Competitive Acquisition Justification memorandum for the procurement of 4 Keysight E4438C ESC Vector Signal Generators. The Navy seeks to purchase specific models with unique options (401/506/601/UNJ/UN7/UNB) to support Prime Mission Equipment (PME) test station requirements. The acquisition is being pursued as a sole source procurement from Keysight (the Original Equipment Manufacturer) or its authorized distributors due to the specialized nature of the equipment and critical time constraints.
The justification highlights that these specific signal generators are the only qualified test equipment for the PME test station, with high-priority backorders creating urgency. Procuring alternative brands would require extensive research, high costs, and time-consuming software development upgrades. The procurement is limited to 4 units (2 with one set of options, 2 with a slightly different set) and is being processed under the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer, Kathy Davidson, approved the non-competitive acquisition on 04/30/2025, with an anticipated contract award date of 07/15/2025.
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ARP
WXS-0368
OEM – Keysight and all authorized distributors
1900 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3423 and authorized distributors
Any authorized distributor is eligible
Purchase of 4 each E4438C ESC Vector Signal Generators, 2 each, options: 401/506/601/UNJ/UN7/UNB, 2 each, options: 401/506/601/UNJ/UNB Signal Generators are used in support of .
CLIN: 0001, P/N: E4438C, Option: 401/506/601/UNJ/UN7/UNB (or the superior option 602 instead of 601 to expedite deliveries) ESG Vector Signal Generator, QTY 2 each, CLIN: 0002, P/N: E4438C, Option: 401/506/601/UNJ/UNB (or the superior option 602 instead of 601 to expedite deliveries) ESG Vector Signal Generator, QTY 2 each, Total Estimated cost:
These items require to be purchased non-competitively due to the features of the equipment and its purpose of use. Only these models with the specific options listed above meet the needed testing requirements of the Prime Mission Equipment (PME). Due to high priority backorders for the PME, there is a time constraint for procurement and calibration of this test equipment to support depot repair operations, and further engineering development of software upgrades of the PME being repaired. The original manufacturer of the test equipment no longer builds new assets.
Keysight (the OEM) E4438C ESC Vector Signal Generators with the listed above options are the only qualified test equipment for the test station of the PME. As mentioned, there is a time constraint to purchase the identified test equipment due to high priority backorders.
The PME that requires this test equipment is a The brand equipment listed allows immediate function for the PME testing requirements.
Procuring any other brand would require extensive research, high cost and timely software development upgrades and changes, Date: 2025.04.30 08:19:48 -04'00'
DAVIDSON.KATH
Y.JO.1057038175
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DAVIDSON.KATHY.JO.1057038
Date: 2025.04.30 13:51:39 -04'00' 04/30/2025Kathy Davidson/812-381-7242
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