Atch 2 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a Simplified Acquisition prepared by AFLCMC/PZIBA on January 20, 2026. The procurement seeks to purchase a 16-port vector network analyzer and 4-port automatic calibration module (Cobalt C2420 Vector Network Analyzer and ACM4520-1111) capable of operating across the frequency range of 100 kHz to 20 GHz with direct receiver access via external physical ports. The estimated contract cost is redacted. The acquisition is being pursued as a Small Business Set Aside using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) authorities.

The justification for single-source procurement from Copper Mountain Technologies centers on ensuring compatibility with already-developed software leveraging Copper Mountain's Application Programming Interface (API) for command and control of other Copper Mountain products, making the specified hardware components the only devices compatible with existing capabilities and representing the lowest cost and fastest development cycle solution. Efforts to obtain competition included posting a Sources Sought notice on SAM.gov, sending an email inquiry on January 8, 2026 (with a response received January 9, 2026), and receiving confirmation on January 12, 2026 from a respondent stating they could meet the Statement of Work requirement. To preclude future sole-source awards, the government commits to conducting a comprehensive market survey prior to future purchases to identify and evaluate multiple vendors offering comparable vector network analyzers with automated calibration modules, assessing product quality, compatibility, pricing, and availability.