Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

This document is a Memorandum for Record (MFR) justifying a sole-source procurement action for Spirent Federal Systems Inc. The Technology Development Directorate (TDD) is awarding a new firm-fixed-price delivery option for renewal maintenance and support services for existing Spirent simulator systems. The contracting activity is CCAM-MZB-B, with Research and Development (R&D) funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The proposed contractor is Spirent Federal Systems Inc. (CAGE: 1VBX4, UEI: FDNGCFYJB5J7), classified as a Large Business. This is a brand-name buy for Spirent Maintenance and Support, procured as a Sole Source Purchase Order under FAR 13.106-(b)(1)(ii), with a fixed-price contract structure.

The period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, with a desired award date of August 1, 2026. The justification cites that Spirent simulator systems are the only existing simulators meeting Government requirements, specifically supporting SCRAMNet and closed-loop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) applications with the necessary latency and modeling accuracy. Competing simulators (Orolia and CAST Navigation) cannot meet latency requirements or provide required SCRAMNet support. The market research was conducted from February through March 2026 using personal knowledge and industry contact. The contracting officer certification confirms that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on market research, and this action is approved to limit competition subject to fund availability.