Spectrum_Analyzer_Sole_Source_Justification_FBO.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 407 ECONS/ AL JABER AB

Project/Program Name: Spectrum Analyzer

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F3UUJA6314A002

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Brand Name Requirement: Rohde & Schwarz (R&S)

The Portable Spectrum Analyzer allows one to view the working electromagnetic environment (EME). It further enables the Installation Spectrum Manager (ISM) to verify active emitters on base. It will assist in providing visual evidence for interference reports and help prevent downtime in operations if there is jamming.

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

R&S is the sole company producing the requested PR-100 and software packages for its operation. The software for this system is proprietary to R&S. There are other companies who produce similar equipment, however this is the current CENTCOM and Joint Spectrum Center (JSC) endorsed brand. ISMs are required to receive a 1-week training on this specific system prior to deploying to the CENTCOM AOR.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This requirement will be solicited for 15 days on FBO.

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

We will continue to survey the open market for other companies able to provide such software.

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

28-Nov-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Deanna J. Kerkhoff, 1st Lt / O-2

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Updated: 9 Jun 16 Section A: General Contract Information 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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