3.3_Redacted-NSWC-PHD-JA-21-065-BrandName_00L 4152021_JN.pdf

J&A Number:

NSWC-PHD-JA-

Code: S53

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

NSWC PHD intends to award a single contract on the basis of other than full and open competition API Technologies Inc.(Spectrum Microwave Inc.) as a Brand Name requirement for

8 each of X4 and X6 multipliers required to support

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The supply items are Frequency Multipliers X4 and X6 are located in the which belongs to

There are three frequency channels allocated to the , representing the lowest, highest and mid‐band supporting The function of the Frequency Multipliers (X4 and X6) is subject to noise requirements specified for the

Estimated Dollar Value

Fund Type Description Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost

X4 Frequency Multiplier 4

X4 Frequency Multiplier 4

X6 Frequency Multiplier 4

X6 Frequency Multiplier 4

Grand Total

NCH 53.6-2

NSWC-PHD-JA-20-73

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency

Requirements. The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular features, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

Testing of API Technologies Corp. replacement multiplier X4 and X6 has been completed by

Raytheon. The determination is that the API X6 and X4 multipliers achieve noise performance comparable to the OEM TECHTROL CYCLONETICS, INC. (legacy) components. The API components are deemed acceptable.

Testing of API Multipliers G638744-1 and G638745-1 to determine performance to noise requirements specified for the as X-Band was performed

May 4-14, 2018 to determine suitability for use. In performance of this testing three frequency channels allocated to the , representing the lowest, highest and mid-band supporting , were evaluated. Baseline noise performance was established for the transmitter with legacy production multipliers manufactured by Techtrol Cyclonetics, Inc. (TCI), and compared to requirements.

The test setup used a Raytheon CNA-21a Carrier Noise Analyzer, a cavity tuned discriminator, whose output was provided to an Agilent E4440a Low Frequency Spectrum Analyzer (LFSA).

Modulating the detected carrier with a 22.377 kHz sinewave input to the CNA-21a allows display line for both FM (-50dBc) and AM (-60dBc) to be established. Detected noise is referenced to this line. This signal is switched out during noise evaluation and the input is terminated with a 50 ohm BNC load to minimize 60 Hz coherencies produced by the test equipment. The CNA-21 is also isolated operating only on battery power. The presence of 60

Hz coherencies displayed in the test results are from LFSA, since a DC Block was not inserted between the CNA-21a and the LFSA. All 60 Hz coherencies are demonstrated to be within acceptable levels.

Based on the performance results, and the consideration given to the issue of peak modulation discriminator adjustment affecting the results obtained in AM Noise for API X4 only testing, particularly when compared to AM Noise results obtained for API X6 only and API X6/X4 testing, the determination is that the API X6 and X4 multipliers achieve noise performance comparable to the TCI (legacy) components. The API components are deemed acceptable for use in the EFC P/N H311204-1 in place of the TCI components.

The technical data package specifically identifies the multipliers and the multipliers have been tested and verified to be compatible with equipment.

In order to use other brands, in place of the API Technology, the other brand multipliers would need to be tested for functionality and compatibility. Testing and qualifying other brand multipliers would require other vendors to manufacture multipliers that are form, fit and function and undergo first article testing to verify compatibility with equipment.

If we were to find another manufacturer we would have had to do First Article Testing (FAT) which would require Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and delay at least a year to complete the

FAT, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) generation.Our installation schedule will be impacted for class vessels. Estimated cost for NRE and prototype for FAT .

The estimated cost for testing each multiplier is , which is based on previous testing conducted by Raytheon. Additionally, it would take one-year to test each multiplier for form fit or function.

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

The X4 and X6 multiplier are not available in the Navy Supply System. After exhausting all

Navy Supply resources, quote was obtained from TRIMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. authorized distributor of API Technology Inc.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer shall determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWC PHD 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.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

4/16/2021

Engineer

Signed by:

Signature

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

Digitally signed by

Date: 2021.04.16 13:10:54 -07'00'

Product Support Team Lead

Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

Date: 2021.04.16 17:41:56 -07'00'

Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date

, Assistant Legal Counsel. Code 00L

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Contracting Officer, Code 0271, Date