SSJ_Redacted.pdf

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Procurement of Amplifiers

BACKGROUND:

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

REQUIREMENT:

Provide parts List (must match quotes):

MFG Part No Title Qty

10044740 / SOUlOOO-F-N-F-N-E- R U A

Medium-Power A lifi

10044017 I 1200A225-R-N-R-

High-Power A lifi

Sole Source Justification:

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

Amplifier Research

Empower RF Systems, Inc.

BONN

Elektronik

Rockwell Collins

Sunair

Medium-Power Amplifier

Meets specs Does not meet SWR spec

Does not meet SWR spec

No comparable product

No comparable product

High-Power Ampl ifier

Meets specs Does not meet power / SWR spec

Does not meet frequency / SWR spec

Does not meet frequency I power I SWR spec

Does not meet frequency I power I SWR spec

Meets Requirements

Yes No No No No

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 vl.4 MAY 2019 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 fy into high SWR test equipment. These features are critical to S&T measurements in order to evaluate the performance of prototypes ndle state-of-the-art power amplifiers and performance

vs. power level.

RESELLERS:

There are various authorized resellers of Amplifier Research which were browsed in order to ensure the best cost to the government. Those identified consisted of Axiom Test Equipment and The EMC Shop. Although the base test equipment could be provided by these resellers, not one reseller could provide all required options as illustrated by the matrix below. (Options consist of specialized input and output configurations provided on attached Specifications and Options document).

Parts Available Amplifier Research

Axiom Test Equipment

The EMC Shop

SOUlOOO + 1200A225 + Options y No Options No Options

Lead Time 7 Weeks N/A N/A

Meets Requirements?

y N N

Cost N/A N/A

Company Address/POC/e mail/ Phone #

Amplifier Research Corp.

160 Schoolhouse Road, Souderton, PA 18964

Axiom Test Equipment

2610 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92081

The EMC Shop

7401Galilee Rd #160, Roseville,CA 95678

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