Sole_Source.pdf

PMT PID #: N00421-18-SIMACQ-4K0000T-2109

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$150k)

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

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

Company Person Contacted Date of Call

Reason – This is for US Navy and can only be procured through TestMart under a GSA contract.

Reason: This is for US Navy and can only be procured through TestMart under a GSA contract.

Reason:

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

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer’s Address:

Manufacturer’s Dealer/Rep: Phone:

Description of the item: Signal Generator & Spectrum Analyzer for AN/SPN-35C

Estimated cost: Required delivery date:

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)

Keysight’s Generator delivers superior level accuracy, low phase noise, and precision analog modulation for accurate characterization of Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave components and devices. The PSG provides advanced capabilities; including ramp sweep for continuous sweep measurements.

Rhode & Schwarz’s Spectrum Analyzer excels due to its outstanding RF properties, a 160 MHz signal analysis bandwidth that is unmatched in its class, and a wide range of analysis packages for analog modulation methods as well as wireless and wideband communications standards.

Keysight Ping Zhou 7/17/18

Matthew McMahon, mmcmahon@technicalcommunities.com

888-665-2765 x 3706

1300730724

Technical Communities dba TestMart

1111 Bayhill Drive Ste 400, San Bruno, CA 94066

8 January 2019 $83,637.25

Rhode & Schwarz

N/A

PMT PID #: N00421-18-SIMACQ-4K0000T-2109

The R&S® FSV is five times faster than comparable signal and spectrum analyzers and provides measurement routines that are optimized for speed and high data through-put.

The generator and analyzer are required for use by the AN/SPN-35C Landing Systems Upgrade

Program (LSUP). If not procured, it would require a change in the system’s bandwidth allocation (FCC domain) and a system redesign to change the frequencies the AN/SPN-35C operates at.

Keysight Technologies, the manufacturer of the E8257N Signal Generator, was contacted and stated that this model is for US Navy only and can only be sold/obtained through TestMart. In addition, after further research, it states the same for the FSV40v40 Analyzer on TestMart’s website. TestMart is a small business that supplies the generator and analyzer under GSA schedule GS-24F-0066M.

The estimated delivery date is 8 January 2019, which was determined by the 16-18 week lead time after receipt of order (ARO).

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

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 patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (Explain).

The Keysight E8257N Signal Generator and Rhode & Schwarz FSV40v40 Spectrum Analyzer are for US Navy only, and can only be sold/obtained through TestMart, limiting competition.

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

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: ________________________________ Activity:

Title: Date:

Contracting Officer’s Signature: ____________________________________

Date: _____________________

SAP SOLE SOURCE

Computer Engineer 19 July 2018

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