AQ6380 OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER SSJ Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a Yokogawa AQ6380-10-L1-FCC/Z 900-1650 Highest Performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer. The estimated contract cost is $62,947.20, with the procurement being conducted by AFLCMC/PZIBB for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). The justification emphasizes that no other optical spectrum analyzer currently offers this exact combination of ultra-fine resolution, broad wavelength coverage, and exceptionally high sensitivity, making the Yokogawa AQ6380 a unique and critical instrument for advanced optical characterization tasks, high-speed telecom signal testing, and photonics research.

A source sought was posted on the GSA platform from 11/19/2024-12/02/2024, but no responses were received, indicating a lack of alternative vendors. The contracting officer determined that a single source is reasonably available, with the acquisition to be conducted as a sole source action under 10 USC 2304. The procurement will support AFIT's specialized research and training courses, including EENG 636, EENG 699, and others, with the goal of preparing students to contribute to optical technology advancements for the Air and Space Forces. The contract is planned as a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Purchase Order, with the final determination and signature dated 26-Feb-2025.