Sole_Source_JA.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 355 Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: PR-100 Portable Receiver

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1PTR59172AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $171,435.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Rohde & Schwarz PR100 Portable Receiver with GPS software interface, internal recording, panorama scan, remote control, DF option, vehicle adapter, 5m antenna cable set, battery kit, car adapter, chest harness & rain cover, VHF/UHF antenna, directional antenna, HF antenna module, VHF antenna module, UWB antenna module, LPD antenna, cable set, transport case, quick connect set, carrying case for mobile and stationary DF kit, RAMON basic module, Radio Location module, WIBU hardlock, device control software, system IT components, HP tablet w/ Windows 10, full sized keyboard, tablet power adapter, and integration, software installation, and system verification services.

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

IAW FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2), Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. fulfills the requirement of having a supply that is required by the agency and is only available from one reasonable source, and no other type of supplies will satisfy the agency requirement. Full and open competition need not be provided for. Market research indicated that Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. is the only vendor to offer the PR-100 with all attachments and services. The PR-100 is a portable, multi-functioning spectrum analyzer used to determine radiation interferences within the spectrum, as well as having attachments that allow the PR-100 to monitor RF and used the attachments to located where a source of RF is coming from. The multiple HF, VHF, UHF, and directional antennas allow the PR-100 to detail the atmosphere of radiation within a given area. The attachments and set-up performed by Rohde & Schwarz are only available through them, as they are the manufacturer and can ensure original equipment manufacturer instructions and recommendations are followed to preserve warranty integrity.

The set-up of the portable radio are crucial in accurately performing spectrum management and can be configured according to what options are available. Only Rohde & Schwarz is capable of providing these required services.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

355 CONS makes a priority of developing competition to the maximum extent practicable. After reviewing the mandatory sources and the commercial marketplace, Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. was found to be the only vendor in the marketplace offering a portable receiver with all the capabilities to accurately and effectively monitor and analyze the full spectrum of RF radiation used by the U.S. Air Force.

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

At the present time, Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. is the only company capable of providing the required product needed. As requirements arise, market research will be conducted to allow any and all vendors the opportunity to compete.

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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

23-Sep-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Amanda Fay Henderson, Civ, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

20 Apr 2017 Page of 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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