Justification Restricting Competition_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION RESTRICTING COMPETITION

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity.

The requiring activity is Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) – Detachment Cutler 175 Ridge Road Cutler, ME 04626. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Dept., code 215.1 Fleet Directorate.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This is a sole source action for the provision of Machlett Laboratories (ML) 6697A Electron Tubes.

These tubes provide the final power amplification for the Army-Navy/Frequency Radio Transmit-31 (AN/FRT-31) Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmitter in support of NCTAMS LANT – Detachment Cutler that are currently performed under Contract N0018923P0462. Contract N0018923P0462 was awarded 12 July 2023 on a sole source basis as a firm, fixed-price contract to Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI), a large business (manufacturer of the required electron tubes). The production and distribution of electron tubes has been sold to Microwave Power Products Inc. (MPP), a large business, who will be awarded this sole source contract. The previous delivery schedule had batches of tubes delivered each year during the months of January and July. The follow on will need to be in place by July 2026 in order to have supplies delivered throughout the base period year of performance.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

This procurement is for the purchase of 10 ML 6697A Electron Tubes each year, for a total of three years. FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract will be utilized.

The resultant contract will be funded with FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance (O&MN) appropriations. These funds are currently available. Options will be funded utilizing appropriations (type) of the fiscal year in which the option year is exercised.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Sole Source.

The statutory authority permitting this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 1901,

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

The ML 6697A Electron tube is a general-purpose triode. The tube features rugged coaxial mounting structures which provide high dissipation, low inductance RF electrode terminals. This tube will operate with plate voltages up to 16 Kilo Volts in Continuous Wave operation. The operation of this tube is unique to this facility. The part number on the estimate is an original replacement part. If original replacement parts are not used, the government will have to request permission from SPAWAR for a

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“Configuration Change” to the existing system. This will require additional time for engineers to review the modification and may have to redesign the system.

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

In anticipation for the follow-on requirement, a sources sought notice was posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) via SAM.gov on 19 February 2026 and closed on 06 March 2026. As a result, no new vendors submitted a response, indicating that no other vendors currently possess the ability to manufacture these tubes with the required lead time. The synopsis required by FAR 5.201 will be published to the GPE as intent to solicit and procure on a sole source basis to MPP.

No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than MPP to provide the required supplies.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies covered by this Justification will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, the contracting activity has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, the contracting activity will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

In accordance with DFARS 206.303-2(b)(i) and PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)), a sources sought notice was issued on 19 February 2026. To date, no other sources expressed an interest in the requirement.

Document Number: 26-087

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.

Requirements Cognizance:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the the Contracting Officer’s signature below also represents approval of the document.

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW

To the extent that the Justification the Competition Advocate’s signature below also represents approval of the document.