J&A No.: J&A12.102-26-TS12 o Spare CF Express Card with operating system Linux (Model No. FSW3-B18; Part No. 1347.5543.02); Quantity 1 o RF preamplifier 20 dB 100 Hz to 44 GHz (Model No. FSW32-B24; Part No.

1347.5595.42); Quantity 1 o Extension to 2GHz signal analysis bandwidth (SL) (Model No. FSW32-B2G; Part No. 1347.5808.02); Quantity 1 o I/Q Spectrum Analyzer (SL) (Model No. FSW3-KM100; Part No. 1347.7600.02);

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SMW200A Vector Signal Generator o Vector signal generator, base unit (Model No. SMW200A; Part No. 1412.0000.02);

Quantity 1 o Frequency range: 100 kHz to 44 GHz for RF path A (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-

B1044; Part No. 1428.5507.02); Quantity 1 o Frequency: 100 kHz to 44 GHz, RF path B (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B2044; Part

No. 1438.8350.02); Quantity 1 o Ultra low phase noise for RF path A (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B711; Part No.

1428.6703.02); Quantity 1 o Ultra low phase noise for RF path B (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B721; Part No.

1428.7100.02); Quantity 1 o Deeper chassis (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B94L; Part No. 1438.8150.02); Quantity o Wideband baseband main module, 2 I/Q paths to RF (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-

B13XT; Part No. 1413.8005.02); Quantity 1 o Wideband baseband generator, 500 MHz, 256 MS (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B9;

Part No. 1413.7350.02); Quantity 2 o ARB memory extension to 2 Gsamples (SL) (Model No. SMW-K515; Part No.

1413.9360.02); Quantity 2 o Baseband extension to 1 GHz RF bandwidth (SL) (Model No. SMW-K525; Part No.

1414.6129.02); Quantity 2 o Baseband extension to 2 GHz RF bandwidth (SL) (Model No. SMW-K527; Part No.

1414.6158.02); Quantity 2 o Fading Simulator and signal processor (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B15; Part No.

1414.4710.02); Quantity 4 o Phase coherence (HW opt.) (Model No. SMW-B90; Part No. 1413.5841.02);

Quantity 1 o Trial license (3 Months) (3M) (Model No. SMW-T0; Part No. 1414.6970.23);

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Delivery is required approximately eight-weeks after receipt of the order. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirement personnel. The estimated dollar value is $ , which will be funded by the FY26 RDT&E funds.

4. Statuary Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition

The authority for permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2), implemented by FAR 12.102.

41 U.S.C. 1901 41 U.S.C. 1903

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority

Code 5713 requires hardware that can replicate the emissions of a multitude of complex electromagnetic emitters simultaneously and with strict frequency modulation, timing, and phase requirements. The proposed hardware extends beyond the capability of current hardware to increase the emitter count (from one to > six) that otherwise would only be achieved with several million dollars more of equipment. The proposed new equipment can accomplish this task as well as signal capture in two pieces of equipment. The hardware from Rohde & Schwarz enables the multitude of signal emissions without the need to purchase extra equipment. Furthermore, there are multichannel capabilities, in conjunction with the electrical capabilities that make the Rohde & Schwarz line items unique to this application. Additionally, these pieces of equipment will help scale with software enabled capability that is currently in place in the TEWD test and evaluation signal processing modeling and simulation code.

The source for the specific instrument listed in Paragraph 3 has been selected to ensure the overall system meets TEWD’s configuration and compatibility requirements. This equipment has been identified as the only solution possessing the necessary form, fit, and function to satisfy Government requirements. Use of any alternative brand or equipment would require additional hardware costs.

Rohde and Schwarz has some license free software capabilities that save in excess of $170,000.

Furthermore, the interoperability with industry standard software like Python and MATLAB is easily translatable, making reuse of previous software likely and saving on labor costs of approximately one half of a man-year, or approximately $250,000 to develop new software programmability should another vendor be chosen instead. Developing new software programmability would also result in unacceptable delays. These costs could not be recovered through full and open competition.

The Contract Specialist has determined through market research that the required products offered by Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. are commercial in nature, valued greater than the SAT, but less than $9.0 million, and as such, this action permits the use of FAR 12.201-1.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

Market research was performed through contacting knowledgeable individuals in Government, conducting internet searches, and contacting the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Rohde & Schwarz (Rohde). The Contracting Officer, , contacted the Account Manager at Rohde supporting the NRL, via email on 09 July 2026. identified Rohde’s five authorized resellers (ADS, Channel Comp, GovSmart, TestMart/Technical Communities, and Tevet).

In accordance with FAR 8.104, agencies are encouraged to consider satisfying requirements from or through non-mandatory sources, which includes the use of Federal Supply Schedules (e.g. GSA), before considering commercial sources in the open market.

The Contract Specialist contacted the three authorized resellers with GSA schedules to determine if the exact Rohde & Schwarz part numbers are currently awarded under their GSA MAS contract or if they would be able to execute a modification to add them. The three authorized resellers replied and none were able to meet the requirement through their GSA schedules.

This acquisition does not meet the requirement at FAR 19.104-1(a) and therefore will not be set-aside for small businesses. Additionally, the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) requires small businesses to either manufacture the product itself, supply a product manufactured by another small business if it is a nonmanufacturer, or supply the product of any sized manufacturer if the Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted a waiver to the NMR. Rohde & Schwarz, the OEM, is a large business, and the SBA has not granted a waiver under NAICS 334515.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NRL has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. Code 5713 routinely monitors the commercial marketplace using the internet and publications to stay informed on current state-of-the-art laboratory equipment alternatives that could be used to further work at NRL. If another potential source emerges, NRL will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

In accordance with FAR 12.202(b)(1)(iii) this justification, redacted as necessary, will be made publicly available with the solicitation.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined that this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).