20160606_4K2_SSJ_Micro-Coax_signed.pdf

NA VSUPINST 4200.85D

07 JUNE2016

JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions <$lOOk)

The service or material listed on Procurement Request (PR) number I 1300572653 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this service/material.

The following frrms were contacted and have indicated that they cannot provide an item/service that will meet the needs of the Government.

I No other known sources

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Company Reason:

Company Reason:

Person Contacted Date of Call

Person Contacted Date of Call

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Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer's name. (If a sole source information manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

M ., I. Micro-Coax. I Raleigh C. Geouque anu1acturer: POC:

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Manufacturer's Dealer/Rep:

D . . f h . I Cable Assembly escnpt10n o t e ttem: _

E . d 1 $132,5oo.oo sttmate cost:.

I 610-495-0110 Phone

I 12wks ARO Required delivery date:

PMT/PID: N00421-16-SIMACQ-4K2000T -0090

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. (Explain)

The cable assembly must be I 00 feet in length and capable of conducting I OOW at 16 GHz with not greater than 20dB frequency loss. Due to the rigorous conditions on the flight deck of the ship, the cable must be semi-armored, lightweight, and have increased flexibility. Cost and Performance testing was completed by NAWCAD 4.1 1.2.2 in 20II and Micro-Coax was determined to be the only vendor capable of meeting these requirements.

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p The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

p The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. (Explain)

A formal Cost and Performance test was conducted in 2011. Micro-Coax was the only vendor with a product that met the government's frequency loss requirements. Micro-Coax is the only known vendor capable of providing a cable assembly 100 feet in length and capable of conducting 1 OOW at 16 GHz with not greater than 20dB frequency loss.

r A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (Explain) r These are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing equipment.

r Other information to support a sole-source buy: (Explain)

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature: L. Fraru:is Shade ~ A . . 1 4.11.2 .• 2

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I G:>vemment Project Lead, wgistics Title: D

1 6/8/2016 ate:

Contracting Officer's Signature:-------------- Date:---------

SAP SOLE SOURCE