N00178_250035_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The contract is for repair and maintenance of Power Amplifier (PA) Boosters from Empower RF Systems, located in Inglewood, California. The specific requirement involves a Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), a specialized one-of-a-kind radio frequency signal amplification device unique to Navy operations, which is currently the only hardware owned by NSWCDD Dahlgren that can support their required capabilities.

The contract has an estimated delivery of 90 days after order receipt for the primary repair and maintenance services, with optional repair services expected 60 days after order modification. Extensive market research confirmed no competitive market exists for these services, and Empower RF Systems is the sole authorized provider. The original equipment manufacturer has previously performed repairs under warranty, and the Navy determined that no other products will meet their specific performance and support testing operation requirements. The anticipated contract cost is considered fair and reasonable, with the government planning no future competitive solicitations for this type of equipment at this time.