Attachment 2- Brand Name Specification.pdf

v1.6_FEBRUARY2021 functions with the Photonics Mast/EEA design and ancillary system components. The L3 Harris Down Converter and S1 Pin Diode Switch are certified by Boeing-Argon, the EEA OEM, to meet all of the Photonics Mast and EEA specification requirements. The Photonics Mast and ancillary system components have been tailored to operate specifically with the L3 Harris Down Converter and S1 Pin Diode switch, ensuring all functional and performance requirements are met.

In order to develop and certify another brand of Downconverter and S1 Pin Diode Switch, the would have to certify a prospective design to ensure all the functional, performance, and environmental requirements of the Photonics Mast are satisfied.

The table below identifies the tasks, schedule, and estimated cost that would be required:

Task Cost Schedule Development Effort

1 N/A N/A Development of Down Converter to meet space, weight, power, environmental, functional and performance requirements

2 N/A N/A Development of S1 Pin Diode switch to meet space, weight, power, environmental, functional and performance requirements

2 N/A N/A Development of software and firmware to meet functional and performance requirements

3 3 months Conduct Product Verification Testing 4 3 months Environmental/shock testing at component level

5 3 months System level Government Floating Shock Platform Testing (Barge)

6 24 months EEA integration into Photonics Mast for barge/shock test and lab/at sea validation testing (Mast not useable after shock testing)

7 6 months Modification of technical drawing, configuration management processes, and logistics documentation to support material changes

8 6 months Laboratory and at-sea regression testing to validate EEA performance

45 months Alternate Source Total Cost & Schedule

Based on the above, it is in the Government’s best interest to award this requirement on a Brand Name basis to prevent unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of costs in providing Down Converters, as well as S1 Pin Diode Switches.

RESELLERS:

L3 Harris has identified Ohio Microwave LLC as an authorized reseller of the specified products.

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Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend that this procurement be conducted on a Brand Name Specification basis. I certify that the technical data which forms the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

Date

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only this brand can fulfill the requirements. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

04 AUGUST 2021

05 August 2021