Attachment 2 Brand Name Justification SIGNED.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 90th CONTRACTING SQUADRON

Project/Program Name: PR200 Spectrum Analyzer

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1Y3EA0031AW02

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

PR200 portable receiver with the following firmware options Panorama Scan, Polychrome & Mapping. Accessories to include spare battery, external battery charger, DC car charger, carrying holster, chest harness & case. HE400 -HE400 hand-held directional antenna handle and elements, HE400HF (8.3 kHz-30 MHz), HE400VHF (20 MHz-200 MHz), HE400UWB (30 MHz-6 GHz), HE400LP (450 MHz-8 GHz), HE600 Active Omni-directional Antenna (20 MHz to 8 GHz), IN600 AC Bias Unit, Mount Adapter, Transit Case & connecting cables. Basic CEPTOR PC software package for spectrum managers with modules: Search and Observe, Collect Data & Calculate Spectrum Usage.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Brand name requirement of a Rhode & Schwarz PR200 portable receiver with passive omni-directional antennas which is used to perform emitter surveys to comply with the requirements of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Frequency Assignment Review Program and ensure compliancy with Federal Communications Commission regulations.

Equipment also serves in a safety role by de-conflicting possible issues with disruptions of Air Traffic Control, Cellular Networks, Tactical Communications, Global Positioning Systems, Satellite Communications, Air Field Operations, Command Post Operations and Nuclear Command and Control mission. Rhode & Schwarz are the only manufacturer of equipment used to perform this mission.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Rhode & Schwarz is the only manufacturer of the PR200 portable receiver but the equipment is available through numerous sources which will ensure adequate competition.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Market research was conducted through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Federal Communications Commission, National Radio Examiners and Air Education Training Center and it was determined that Rhode & Schwarz was the only manufacturer for this specific requirement. (Radio Frequency Spectrum management and electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference reporting)

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

05-Jun-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

LOU O. BUSTILLO, GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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