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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

ADM Sonar Beamformer

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT)

The overall goal is to develop a design that can transition from concept to f

Syqwest developed a conceptual ADM STAT sonar array design inclusive of STAT transmit elements, tonpilz receiver elements, direct drive power amplifiers, receiver electronics, control electronics, fiber-optic interface, and power electronics on contract , awarded as a sole source on . As a result of that concept design, a beamformer shall be designed with firmware to electrically steer the ADM sonar array. The proper phasing of waveforms for the

162 element sonar array shall be implemented to achieve acoustic beam steering.

Period of performance is from date of award to 30 September 2021 and the anticipated value is

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:

Syqwest has prior experience in developing, manufacturing and fabricating multi-resonant tonpilz Naval transducers and is the only company that has the requisite knowledge of the STAT elements. In addition, SyQwest has designed the ADM electronics to electrically drive the 162

STAT element sonar array. SyQwest is the best company to develop the beamformer software for their ADM sonar array design. If any other company were to develop beamformer software, it would be at a considerable additional cost to the government.

RESELLERS:

N/A

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

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APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.