J-A-12.102-26-GG01_Redacted.pdf

J&A No.: J&A12.102-26-GG01 o 10 Gigabit Ethernet I/O interface with 14 trigger ports; (Part No. N5193A-CC4); Quantity 1 o UXG SSD drive tray assembly with 512 GByte SSD; (Part No. 1CC150A); Quantity 1 o Value Discount Bundle: Includes options 540; AT2; CC4; PM1; SS4; UNT; WC1; EP1; FR1;

(Part No. N5193A-031); Quantity 1 o Calibration Plan - Return to Keysight - 3 years; (R-50C-011-3); Quantity 1

Signal Studio software application for MESG, multiple emitters from one or more UXGs; Node-locked perpetual license (Part No. N7660EMBC); Quantity 1 o 12 months, Node-locked KeysightCare software support subscription; (Part No. SW1000- SUP-01); Quantity 1

Signal Studio software application for MESG, multi-channel for AoA, kinematics, and polarization;

Node-locked perpetual license (Part No. N7660EM1C); Quantity 1 o 12 months, Node-locked KeysightCare software support subscription; (Part No. SW1000- SUP-01); Quantity 1

Delivery is required approximately eight-weeks after receipt of the order. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirement personnel. The estimated dollar value is

, which will be funded by FY26 OPN (Other Procurement, Navy) funds.

4. Statuary Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition

The authority for permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2), implemented by

FAR 12.102.

41 U.S.C. 1901 41 U.S.C. 1903

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority

The UXG device will be used to simulate complex, high-density Electronic Warfare (EW) environments and threat scenarios to support advanced design and testing across EW, radar, and antenna testing applications.

Capable of generating high-fidelity, real-world operational waveforms, the UXG will integrate directly into Code 5744's existing suite of electronic test and measurement equipment and will run custom software applications. Requiring these specific units ensures native compatibility with the established Keysight programming commands, preserving full interoperability with the previously procured hardware and allowing seamless integration into the current test architecture without software redevelopment or modification.

The source for the requirements listed in Paragraph 3 has been selected to ensure the overall system meets TEWD’s configuration needs. This procurement must be restricted to Keysight due to the strict hardware and software compatibility requirements. Code 5744 has designed a custom radar signal processing suite that was designed and coded specifically to interface with Keysight's UXG. The software application programming interfaces (API), triggering mechanisms, and physical interfaces are directly mapped to this unit's specification. Procuring an alternative signal generator from a different manufacturer would require significant rewrite of custom tool's control software resulting in unacceptable duplication of engineering hours and substantial delays to design project timelines. These resultant costs could not be recovered through full and open competition.

The Contract Specialist has determined through market research that the required products offered by Keysight are commercial in nature, valued greater than the SAT, but less than $9.0 million, and as such, this action permits the use of FAR 12.201-1.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

Market research was performed through contacting knowledgeable individuals in Government, conducting internet searches, and contacting the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Keysight. In accordance with FAR 10.001, market research was conducted to determine if sources capable of fulfilling the requirement for a commercially available UXG Agile Signal Generator and two Signal Studio software applications which meet the Government’s specifications exist. Additionally, market research was conducted to determine if the Government’s need can be met using any of the mandatory or non-mandatory sources listed at FAR 8.101 -

8.104. Based on market research, it was determined that Keysight and its authorized resellers/distributors are the only known vendors capable of meeting the Government’s specifications.

In accordance with FAR 8.104, agencies are encouraged to consider satisfying requirements from or through non-mandatory sources, which includes the use of Federal Supply Schedules (e.g. GSA), before considering commercial sources in the open market. The Contract Specialist verified within GSA Advantage that the required items were not available via this source. Further, the Contract Specialist verified Keysight is not a NASA SEWP contract holder. Following this market research, the Contract Specialist also verified with Keysight’s point of contact that Keysight is not a GSA Schedule or NASA SEWP contract holder on 15 JUL 2026. Since there are no vendors presently authorized to resell Keysight’s equipment via GSA, the Government intends to procure the required equipment on a brand name basis via SAM.gov.

The Contract Specialist independently identified Keysight authorized resellers/distributors potentially able to deliver the Government’s requirement. Many of these authorized resellers/distributors have been used to successfully fulfill previous NRL requirements for similar equipment within TEWD.

Additionally, identified several supplemental vendors capable of providing the required equipment.

This acquisition does not meet the requirement at FAR 19.104-1(a) and therefore will not be set-aside for small businesses. Additionally, the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) requires small businesses to either manufacture the product itself, supply a product manufactured by another small business if it is a nonmanufacturer, or supply the product of any sized manufacturer if the Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted a waiver to the NMR. Keysight, the OEM, is a large business, and the SBA has not granted a waiver under NAICS 334515.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NRL has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. Code 5744 routinely monitors the commercial marketplace using the internet and publications to stay informed on current state-of-the-art laboratory equipment alternatives that could be used to further work at NRL. If another potential source emerges, NRL will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

In accordance with FAR 12.202(b)(1)(iii), this justification, redacted as necessary, will be made publicly available with the solicitation.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

, Code 5744 Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined that this Justification is legally sufficient.

, Assistant Attorney, Code 1008.1 Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

, Contracting Officer, Code 1320 Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

, Contracting Officer, Code 1320 Date