26Q0193_NONCOMP_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to File documenting a decision to restrict competition for a commercial acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The acquisition, identified by AMS PID N00164-26-SIMACQ-CR-LXN-0346, involves Xilinx, Inc. and approved Xilinx distributors as the sole source for Field Programmable Array (FPGA) and System On Chip (SOC) components. The specific items required include: (1) XCK U095-2FFVA1156i FPGA 520 input/output with 1156 Flip Chip Ball Grid Array at a quantity of 10; (2) XCAU25P-2SFVB784i FPGA Artix Ultrascale at a quantity of 10; and (3) XCZU4EG-2SFVC784E FPGA System On Chip at a quantity of 10. The total estimated cost and shipping are redacted in the document.

The contracting officer determined that only one responsible source is reasonably available based on multiple justifications: exclusive licensing agreements (the items are only available from Xilinx as the OEM with mandatory FPGAs specified in current designs and required for the program's Authority to Operate), other reasons including unique OEM qualification requirements and mandatory security requirements that preclude competition, and brand name requirements specific to Xilinx products. The document notes that these items are manufactured by Xilinx and sold exclusively through Xilinx approved distributors, with lead time requirements specified. The acquisition is being conducted under RFO FAR 12.102(a) and RFO DFARS 212 authority, with the CAGE code 68994 assigned to the vendor in Jose, California.