BNJ_Toptica_Amplifier_KO_Signed_Redacted.pdf

Office of Contracting and Logistics Management Revised 13 August 2018

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE <$250K

PO Number:

The effort listed on this form is for:

The material and/or service listed on this form is:

Restricted to the following source or manufacturer:

Manufacturer/Source: Toptica Photonics, Inc.

POC and Phone Number:

Address: 5847 County Road 41 Farmington, NY 144259105

Description of the item(s) or service(s) required and the estimated cost(s):

Item# MFG Part# Description Qty U/I Unit Price Ext Price

0001 SYS BOOSTA

780 L

High power semiconductor optical amplifier based on tapered laser diodes (TA)

2 EA

0002 #OK-001149

Optical Isolator DSR780 for wavelengths 760 - 805 nm

2 EA

0003 FIBERDOCK

BOOSTA IN Fiber docking bench 2 EA

0004 #OK-000679 Single mode, polarization maintaining fiber 2 EA

0005 FIBERDOCK

Fiber docking bench-direct attachment to Topica Lasers

2 EA

0006 #OE-000796 Long life fiber-3 meters 2 EA

1. List the Required Delivery Date (RDD) or Period of Performance (POP):

RDD: Approximately 12 weeks from date of award.

Sole Source Brand Name

Supply Service

2. Specify characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source/brand product (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this source/brand can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources/brands.

The amplifier functions for input wavelengths between 778 nanometers and 793 nanometers;

The amplifier has a dual stage optical isolator on the output, providing at least 60 decibels of isolation;

The amplifier input is fiber coupled;

The amplifier output is fiber coupled, with the option to change to free-space;

When fiber coupled, the amplifier provides 1.5 Watts of continuous wave power;

When free-space coupled, the amplifier has a beam quality factor M 2<1.5, The amplifier has integrated drive electronics;

The amplifier has an integrated water cooling option.

3. Indicate if the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

The requested material represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

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

The requested amplifier system must be compatible with the lasers the Naval Postgraduate School currently have that will seed it. The requirements for this are incorporated in the specifications above, namely the wavelength range and fiber coupled input.

5. Does a patent, copyright or proprietary data limit competition?

N/A.

6. Are the items “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment? If so, provide the information about the Next Higher Assembly (NHA)/equipment which the replacement parts are going into (e.g., description, model, part number, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), etc.).

No, the items are not direct replacements.

7. Provide any additional information to support a sole source/brand name sole source procurement. The rationale must justify “either” substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not recovered through competition or unacceptable delays in fulfilling the mission of the agency.

Market research suggested that no other vendor provides the laser with the required specifications.

TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I CERTIFY THAT THE 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/BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES

THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

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