Brand Name Justification Boonton - CO Signed (Redacted).pdf

Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

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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: 27 SOCONS/PKA

Project/Program Name: Technical Marketing Specialists

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Boonton Modulation Analyzer 8201A is a top of the line electronic calibration unit. It is programmable, has a frequency range of 100 kHz to 2.5GHz, includes a GPIB connection, Quasi-Peak Detection, and boasts a +30 dBm RF input level. This specific model is required per our technical data.

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

Our organization requires the specific brand name "Boonton" for the requested model 8201A Modulation Analyzer due to stringent technical requirements outlined in official NAVAIR technical data. This data mandates the use of a model 8201A Modulation Analyzer for the calibration of critical avionics test station equipment.

Currently, Boonton is the sole manufacturer producing a model 8201A Modulation Analyzer that meets the exact specifications and compatibility requirements detailed in the NAVAIR documentation. Other modulation analyzers, even if similarly numbered, may lack the necessary precision or specific functionalities required for our calibration procedures.

The lack of this particular model significantly hinders our operational capability. Without the Boonton 8201A, we are unable to calibrate vital components of our electronic equipment, leading to project delays and potentially impacting safety and compliance. Acquiring this specific brand and model is essential for us to resume full calibration operations and maintain the integrity of our avionics testing.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Feasibility of getting equipment warranted through other companies is very difficult for the Avionics test station. After conducting research, there are no other companies that manufacture this model of modulation analyzer within the United States. However, vendor outreach revealed multiple vendors who have the capability to provide the required brand-name equipment.

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

All sources of procurement will be checked to assess availability during future market researches in case of changes to the market that allow for multiple manufacturers to satisfy the requirement.

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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

27-Feb-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Micaiah Lampkin, SrA, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

4 Jan 2021 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: Rationale 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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