Absence of Competition Memo Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is an Absence of Competition Memorandum for simplified acquisition procedures used by the Air Force Flight Standards Agency. The document justifies the use of sole source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b), specifically citing that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements.

The Air Force Flight Standards Agency requires test equipment for maintaining instrument landing systems, glide slope, localizer, and tactical air navigation equipment. The specific equipment needed is the N9913C Field Fox 4 GHz RF Analyzer, which is manufactured by Keysight. The justification states that while Keysight is a large business, there are authorized small business partners available to provide the equipment. The contracting officer has determined this procurement satisfies FAR requirements for simplified acquisition procedures and notes that a written justification under FAR 6.303 is not required for simplified acquisitions. The document is dated May 26, 2017.