JA_Advantest_19-9E9_6May19_Redacted.pdf

6/8/2018

Defense Microelectronics Activity 4234 54th Street, McClellan, CA 95652

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Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: Office of Secretary of Defense, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA).

2. Nature/Description of Action: Approval is being requested for a new Firm Fixed Price contract for maintenance services.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Maintenance and calibration services for the Advantest 93000 System. The total estimated value for one year plus three (3) option years is

4. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; 41 U.S.C. 1901.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

Advantest was the original supplier of the Advantest 93000 to DMEA. Advantest is the only contractor who can supply or repair components of Advantest 93000 test systems because of the proprietary hardware and software. Additionally, they are the only contractor that can calibrate and certify operation of Advantest 93000 test systems, as well as perform equipment repairs as part of a maintenance action or the semi-annual calibrations, certifying operation of the equipment. Advantest does not license any other vendor to do the calibration and maintenance of its Advantest 93000 test systems.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

At this time, no other sources have been identified who have the capabilities required to meet the requirements identified in the performance specification. However, the solicitation will be advertised on the Federal Business Opportunities website, and any quotes received will be considered.

7. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based upon a comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable from other manufacture pricing.

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Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

6/8/2018

8. Market Research Market research was performed to locate other vendors, but none were discovered. Two methods of market research were utilized: a web search and a search of supplier databases.

9. Other Facts: None

10. Listing of Sources: Advantest America, Inc.

11. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research will be conducted at the time of future requirements to identify any additional sources.

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

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Title: Contracting Officer Signature: