Limiting Competition_Redacted.pdf
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- PANRSA26P0000036199
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This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a sole source justification for limiting competition on a federal contract action below the simplified acquisition threshold.
The Technology Development Directorate (TDD) is procuring an EXata+Cyber software license key for maintenance of the Tactical Engagement Network Simulator (TENS) for the period of August 25, 2026, through August 24, 2027. The requirement includes the EXata Plus Network Emulation Software and four add-ons: Cyber Library for EXata Software, Federation Interfaces Library for QualNet or EXata Software, Joint Network Emulator Library for EXata Software, and TIREM Propagation Interface for QualNet or EXata Software. This is a new requirement being procured as a sole source purchase order below the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting activity is CCAM-MZB-B, and the action is identified as a brand name buy.
The justification for sole source procurement is based on FAR 13.106-(b)(1)(ii), citing exclusive licensing agreements and brand name restrictions. The EXata software license key is a unique product produced solely by Keysight Technologies Inc., providing maintenance services and software updates. The Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) has utilized Keysight's EXata simulation software for multiple research and development activities. Market research was conducted from December 2025 through February 2026 via an RFQ through the Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) contract vehicle, yielding one bid from a non-authorized reseller. A Statement of Non-Availability was completed on April 6, 2026. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on price analysis.
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8. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
9. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis of market research.
I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.
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