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BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

Procurement of Amplifiers

BACKGROUND:

The requiring activity of this procurement is of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). Research and Development (R&D) within spans a broad spectrum of frequencies. It is essential that the necessary scientific equipment be available to support R&D across this spectrum. The procurement of measurement devices with broadband output power and overall capability enhances ’s technical ability to measure prototypes in laboratories and outdoor test ranges.

REQUIREMENT:

Provide parts list (must match quotes):

BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION:

The equipment identified must meet modernized minimum specifications in order to function correctly and in order to reduce the margin of error and maximize project support. Further, the equipment must provide the functions and capability to amplify into high standing wave ratio (SWR) test equipment across a wide band of frequencies.

The below matrix represents a summary of the attached “Specifications” document; Reference this document for a detailed list of minimum specifications required for each device. Below the matrix is a brief summation of the market research findings.

Item being

Considered

Ampli fie r

Research

Empow e r RF

Systems, Inc.

BONN Elekt r onik Rockw el l

Collins

Sunair

Medium-Power

Amplifier

High- Pow e r

Amplifier

Meets

Requirements?

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Power Amplifiers: Empower RF Systems, Inc. could not meet the SWR specification (nor the power specification for the high-power amplifier). BONN Elektronik could not meet the SWR specification (nor the frequency specification for the high-power amplifier). Rockwell Collins had no comparable product for the medium-power amplifier and could not meet the frequency, power, and SWR specifications for the high-power amplifier. Sunair also had no comparable product for the medium-power amplifier and could not meet the frequency, power, and SWR specifications for the high-power amplifier.

The Amplifier Research power amplifiers have broadband frequency capability to amplify into high SWR test equipment. These features are critical to S&T measurements in order to evaluate the performance of prototypes to handle state-of-the-art power amplifiers and performance vs. power level.

RESELLERS:

Amplifier Research has various authorized resellers who are capable of providing the requested items.

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Brand Name Specification basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available/only this brand can fulfill the requirements. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.