4.03a Justification for Sole Source_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

This is the only manufacturer that makes a MOPA designed laser at frequency of 689.45nm. Further, the ability to control two (2) laser systems with one controller is unique to this company as well. In fact DLC PRO LOCK is a proprietary locking software available only on DLC- controlled lasers. Additionally, this is the only manufacturer with full integration of the TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. FALC Pro servo lock to narrow the linewidth of the laser to 1 Hz. Other specifications include those noted in the Statement of Work.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. is the only manufacturer that makes MOPA designed lasers at the 689.45nm frequency; furthermore, they are the only company presently with the ability to control two laser systems with one controller.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action:

There are no authorized resellers who can provide the supplies required. As described earlier, TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. is the only manufacturer to make a laser in the MOPA configuration that lases at a frequency of 689.45nm.

There are other features, (such as single controller and integration of the locking electronics) that are unique to this company as well, described in the Statement of Work and Market Research accompanying documents for this procurement. Our laser diodes are housed in a patented “pro” resonator design (US 7970024). There are proprietary optic mounts within the unit that allow adjustment of laser beam alignment without opening the laser. All Digital Laser Controller (DLC) design allows completely remote operation of the laser unit which (a) allows interfacing with exiting USNO infrastructure with a full Python or LabView SDK, (b)Extremely low noise current and temperature drivers (c) DLC is capable of running two (2) laser systems from a single unit, reducing lab space requirements (d) FALC pro provides extremely high-performance locking capabilities necessary to the mission at USNO and solely works with DLC-controlled lasers.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).