N0016426Q0220 NON-COMP.pdf
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This is a Memorandum to the File documenting a decision to restrict competition for a commercial acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The memorandum, dated April 2026, authorizes a sole-source procurement from Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. (R&S), located in Columbia, Maryland (CAGE Code 82199), under AMS PID N00164-26-SIMACQ-CR-GXV-0090. The total dollar value is redacted.
The requirement is for an FSW26 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer configured with OCXO precision frequency, spare SSD, RF preamplifier, 6 GB DDR3 memory, software, pulse measurement application, AM/FM/PM modulation, transient measurement application, real-time 80 MHz signal analysis bandwidth at 2 GHz, and an accredited calibration certificate with 6-week after receipt of order (ARO) delivery. The contracting officer determined that only one responsible source is available based on "Other Reasons," citing that R&S is the only known vendor capable of meeting the full set of required performance specifications. The justification notes that R&S analyzers achieve exceptionally low displayed average noise level (DANL), offer ultra-narrow RBW filters, provide precise measurement of closely spaced signals and low-power emissions, and include advanced demodulation and vector signal analysis capabilities unavailable from competing manufacturers. The memorandum was certified and approved by Morgan Helton, Contracting Officer, on 07/02/2026.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 26Q0220 Synopsis.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0220.pdf |
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ARP 53.12-1
APR 2026
MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE FOR
AMS PID:
Subject: DECISION TO RESTRICT COMPETITION FOR COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION
UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)
IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE -
Vendor Name:
Vendor City/State:
CAGE Code:
Total Dollar Value:
RFO FAR 12.102(a) authorizes the use of restricting competition for acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services not exceeding the SAT when the Contracting Officer determines that only one source is reasonably available due to circumstances such as urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name requirements, or industrial mobilization.
In accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a), this memorandum documents the absence of competition for this commercial acquisition. Only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or a portion thereof), and the total value is not expected to exceed the SAT.
I. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:
Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, and the required delivery date/period of performance.
II. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF RESTRICTING COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE
FOLLOWING: <Select applicable sole-source rationale category>
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