Brand_Name_FY19-09281_Redacted.pdf

13 October 2017 (Rev 1)

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)(UNDER $150K)

PMD ID Number:

Department:

Type of Justification:

Company Name/Brand Name:

Company Address (if sole source):

Company POC and Phone Number (if sole source):

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agencies needs:

Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

TMX-18 Data Acquisition System (DAS) is rugged and all-in-one acquisition system. It's has 18 independent channels and can be configured up to 96 channels with the TMX-E expansion chassis. Each channel is capable of capturing, storing and performing digital and analog signal analysis. Scope can be configured support up to 50

MS/s sample rate. The unit also supports advanced filtering such as low pass, high pass, RMS, band pass and band stop filtering. A 17" built-in touch display is part of the system for viewing data.

TMX-18 Data Acquisition System will be used in support of system development and testing at Land-based Test-site, lab and shipboard. Additionally, DAS can be used in support of fleet failure investigations. With large number of available channels, DAS is a useful tool to capture and analyze analog/digital signals to validate signals' characteristics and timing requirements in accordance with

FY19-09281

A Department

Brand Name

AstroNova

Test and Measurement

600 East Greenwich Ave

West Warwick, RI 02893

Identification of the Justification Rationale: The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

These are "direct replacements" parts/ components for existing equipment.

Urgency (rare)

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained:

**If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data.

**If using direct replacement, describe this below.

**If using urgency, describe when you became aware of the requirement and the impact of not having this complete by this time frame.

AstroNova is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of TMX-18 Data Acquisition System (DAS) and owned the data rights of the equipment.

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service Required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or

Brand Name:

**This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirement.

Market Research Conducted:

No other DAS on the Market will perform the same as the TMX-18.

The Government had attempted to obtain the quote for the TMX-18 DAS from other vendors. They all had redirected back to AstroNova to provide the quote.

TMX-18 Data Acquisition System (DAS) is rugged and all-in-one acquisition system. It's has 18 independent channels and can be configured up to 96 channels with the TMX-E expansion chassis. Each channel is capable of capturing, storing and performing digital and analog signal analysis. Scope can be configured support up to 50

MS/s sample rate. The unit also supports advanced filtering such as low pass, high pass, RMS, band pass and band stop filtering. A 17" built-in touch display is part of the system for viewing data.

TMX-18 Data Acquisition System will be used in support of system development and testing at Land-based Test-site, lab and shipboard. Additionally, DAS can be used in support of fleet failure investigations. With large number of available channels, DAS is a useful tool to capture and analyze analog/digital signals to validate signals' characteristics and timing requirements in accordance with

Statement of Actions, if any to Remove Barriers to Competition in the Future:

Any Other Facts Supporting Justification:

Technical Requirement Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Technical/Requirements Cognizance Signature:

Signature Print Name, Title and Code Phone No. Date

This is a one time purchase of the TMX-18. The Government has no intention at this time to purchase more in the future.

Contracting Officer:

Icertify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Signature:

Signature Print Name, Titl Phone No. Date