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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, Code , Newport, RI.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Request approval to solicit and award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP)Purchase Order on a sole source basis to CIAO Wireless (CAGE Code:3DJK4). This requirement is for hardware components in support of Code

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Code requires the procurement of the Radio Frequency (RF) amplifiers listed below:

MFGR Part No

Description/Title Quantity

CA12-4453L Amplifier, Low Noise, 1.2-1.7 GHz (GPS)

CA1840-

356TC

Amplifier, 18-40 GHz (High Omni)

GP00191 Amplifier, Low Noise, High 1dB Compression, 18-40 GHz

CA002-

148LR

Amplifier, Low Noise, 0.15-2 GHz, High Gain (Low Omni Low)

GP0134 Amplifier, Low Noise, 0.15-2 GHz, High Gain (Low Omni Low)

CA28-

01103LR

Amplifier, Low Noise, 2-8 GHz, High Gain (Low Omni High)

GP0136 Amplifier, Low Noise, 2-8 GHz, High Gain (Low Omni High)

CA818-

1201LTCXR

Amplifier, Low Noise, 8 -18 GHz, High Gain (Mid Omni)

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, NUWCDIVNPT Code manages the repair facility capable of returning a to condition for the

. In order to meet demands, the NUWCDIVNPT Code requires replacement of long lead RF amplifiers to support repairs

The RF amplifiers are a critical part of the installed onto and must perform in various

. Ciao

Wireless was selected by NUWCDIVNPT, as the qualified provider capable of producing the RF amplifiers, which meets all the requisite functional and performance parameters of the . The RF amplifiers are fully integrated into

, and other , that have with the

Ciao Wireless RF amplifiers, ensuring all functional and performance requirements are met.

The RF amplifiers are a highly complex electronic circuitry requiring highly specialized manufacturing processes to ensure the functional and performance requirements are achieved. Ciao Wireless is the only source certified by NUWCDIVNPT to meet all

. Ciao Wireless currently possesses t .

In order to develop and certify a second source of supply for the RF amplifiers, ) would have to certify a prospective design to ensure all the functional, performance, and environmental requirements of y are satisfied. The table below details the cost and schedule impacts of developing and certifying a second source of supply.

Task Cost Schedule Development Effort

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Based on the above, it is in the Government’s best interest to award this requirement to Ciao Wireless on a sole source basis to prevent unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of costs in providing amplifier components.

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

Offerors as Practicable

Based on the analysis provided in Section 5, there is only one sole source supplier capable of manufacturing the required amplifiers, CIAO Wireless (CAGE Code: 3DJK4).

In an effort to maximize competition and continue market research, in accordance with FAR 5.2, a combined synopsis and solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov (Government Point of Entry) inviting all potential offeros to submit a capability statement. Any challenges to this sole source will be brought to the attention of the Competition Advocate prior to contract award.

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7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The contracting officer 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 13.0003(g)(2) to determine the proposed prices fair and reasonable

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons described in Paragraph 5, including the unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of costs, NUWCDIVNPT has no plans at this time to compete for a different vendor capable of producing the required amplifiers. If another potential source emerges, NUWCDIVNPT will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.