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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: 377 MSG/PKB

Project/Program Name: POFA Equipment/High Power Cables and Connectors

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: /

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Mechanical o Connector Types and Quantities Needed

7/16 DIN Female to 7/16 DIN Female (QTY 10) 7/16 DIN Female to N-type Female (QTY 10) 7/16 DIN Male to 7/16 DIN Male (QTY 10) 7/16 Female DIN to 7/16 DIN Male (QTY 10) o Cable Lengths and Quantities Needed SFT-600 (P/N AA-9649 or equivalent) 10' assembly 7/16 DIN (Male to Male) (QTY

10) SFT-600 (P/N AA-9649 or equivalent) 35' assembly 7/16 DIN (Male to Male) (QTY

20) SFT-600 (P/N AA-9649 or equivalent) 10' assembly N-type (Male to Male) (QTY 20) SFT-600 (P/N AA-9649 or equivalent) 75' assembly 7/16 DIN (Male to Male) (QTY 8) o Min bend radius of 3.0 in.

o Connectors on the cable must have heat shrink to help protect against weather and strain.

o Must be able to operate in extreme conditions -55°C - 200°C.

o Must be weatherproof sealed with an outdoor rating of IP 67\.

o Cable weight cannot exceed 0.25 pounds per foot.

o Cables must have an impedance of 50 ohms.

• Electrical o All cables must be able to transmit 800-2000 MHz RF signal.

o Cables must be able to transmit 1575.42 MHz signal to at least 1500 watts.

o Cables must be able to transmit 1227.6 MHz signal to at least 1500 watts.

o Maximum line loss throughout cable cannot exceed 5.1 dB/100ft (at 1575.42 MHz), not including connectors.

o 7/16 DIN connectors must be able to pass the same frequencies at the same power levels of the cables.

o N-type connectors must be able to handle 500W max and 300W sustained power.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name has a requirement to transmit high levels of power for certain objectives To be able to achieve this objective, the needs cables and connectors that can handle the power that the 1500-watt amplifiers in the are producing and effectively transfer it to the antennas. This must be done with the least amount of power loss

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 2 through the cables as possible to increase efficiency, ultimately resulting in a better test environment. These high-power cables must also be flexible and rugged for the extreme environments the are operated in. The is looking to acquire 58 coaxial cables and 40 connectors with the requirements mentioned above.

After extensive market research by the only one cable type by a particular manufacturer that meets our requirements will work, the SFT-600 (P/NAA-9649).

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

After extensive market research by the only one cable type that meets requirements was found. However, there is anticipated to be ample competition for it to be set aside for small businesses. Therefore, this solicitation will be a small business set aside for a firm-fixed price contract.

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

The mission partner and contracting squadron will continue to perform market research to determine if any other brands are developed which can meet mission requirements in the future.

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

02-Apr-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer