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Spectrum analysis, transportable license;

Surveyor 4D Software;

One year software update service;

Narrow band recorder; Interface to modular hardware;

Bundle includes options 114, ASD, EDF, MR1, NBR, SSY, USD and 1RU at savings

Non-proprietary Items:

UHF Antenna 100 ft RF cable Pelican Case Suunto Tandem 360PC/360R DG Clino/Compass Garmin GPSMAP 64st N-type (Bulkhead) to SMA male Waterproof Enclosure Inline Amplifier Power Supply 6 color assorted wire Heat Shrink Kit Power cable Wire Terminal kit

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), required by FAR 6.303-2(b)(4).

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

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VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

No Sources Sought or Request for Information was posted to FBO due to the requirement for brand name purchase.

This requirement will be competed as a small business set aside utilizing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable selection criteria.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The price of the required items will be considered fair and reasonable based on market research, including published prices from the manufacturer. Certified cost or pricing data is not required as the requirement is commercial.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

he Government therefore has a reasonable expectation that two or more responsible offerors, competing independently, will submit priced offers in response to the solicitation.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

None

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

he Government has a reasonable expectation that two or more responsible offerors, competing independently, will submit priced offers in response to the solicitation.

This requirement is considered to be commercial in nature as defined in FAR 2.101. The items listed in Section III are commercial over the counter supplies available directly from the manufacturer and from authorized resale vendors in the public marketplace. These items are deemed non-developmental and individually do not require any modification to meet the needs of the Government.

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XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.