FA875125P0008_SSJA_redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract issued by AFRL/RIKO in Rome, NY for the purchase of streaming time-to-digital converters from Swabian Instruments USA, Inc. The requirement includes one Time Tagger X streaming time-to-digital converter and two Time Tagger Ultra streaming time-to-digital converters.

The justification explains that Swabian Instruments is the sole source because the government already uses multiple Swabian Time Tagger X converters in its quantum network testbeds, and maintaining uniformity is essential for compatibility and efficiency. A Notice of Proposed Contract Action was posted on SAM.gov between January 13-28, 2025, with no responses received from alternative sources. The document notes that RIKO personnel have invested significant time developing custom control software for the Swabian systems, and introducing different brands would require substantial duplicate effort. The government will continue monitoring the market for future qualified sources. The Contracting Officer determined this sole source award is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).