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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

UNDER FAR 13.5, SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWCDIVNPT), Code 02, Newport, RI.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Request approval to solicit and award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a Commercial Off The Shelf brand name specification, no substitutions allowed. This requirement is for the procurement of a Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Signal Generator

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The NUWDIVNPT Code branch requires one (1) Keysight Technologies, INC. UXG series agile signal generator system with options as detailed in the table below, N5193A-540 Frequency range, 10 MHz to 40 GHz Signal

Generator (options below) N5193A-UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, LF output, and narrowband chirp N5193A-WC1 Wideband chirp N5193A-PM1 Pulse modulation N5193A-AT2 Add mechanical + Solid state attenuator assembly N5193A-CC1 100-pin I/O interface (for binary input) N5193A-SS1 1 microsecond switching speed Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties +

Guardbanding - 5 years Z9500A-1TP Simulation View bundle w/ initial support, transportable perpetual license UXG standard adapter set, 2.4mm F-F and 2.4 F – 2.9mm F

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Keysight UXG Signal Generators were procured in FY18 and FY19 for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Atlantic Test Range (ATR) and Keysight signal generators are currently used with . The Keysight UXG X-Series agile signal generator meets the defined system and component level requirements’ complex t . Access to these will avoid a substantial duplication of work since

It is estimated that recreating this work will take at least work years to complete. This is equivalent to over the value of the UXG signal generator. There would also be a significant recurring cost if Code 34 needs to

. It is estimated that over the next years the cost of programming signals will be the equivalent to if we do not purchase a UXG signal generator that we already . This duplication of cost will never be recovered by going to the open market and publishing a Request for Proposal for a signal generator.

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

Offerors as Practicable A combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to System for Award Management (SAM) and/or NASA’s Solution for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) in accordance with FAR

5.2. The notice will state the intention of NUWCDIVNPT to

award a contract on a brand name basis and it will invite all responsible sources to submit an offer. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reason discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any brand other than Keysight Technologies, Inc.’s brand to fulfill this requirement.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

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The contracting office will conduct price analysis using FAR 13.106-3 and/or 15.404-1(b), and 15.404-1(c) methods, in accordance with FAR 13.003(g)(2), to determine proposed prices are fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons described in Paragraph 5, including compatibility with existing Keysight Technologies, Inc.’s systems and related Government interface and control systems, the Naval Sea Systems Command, NUWCDIVNPT has no plans at this time to compete for a different system. If another potential source emerges, the Naval Sea Systems Command, NUWCDIVNPT will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

CONTRACTING NEGOTIATOR IDENTIFICATION:

Dylan Griffis 0223 Name (Print) (Code)

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c)) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, including Acquisition Plan No. ______, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

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APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 13.501(a)(2) for Approving Official) As Contracting Officer, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

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