N66604-19-Q-2261_Brand_Name_Specification_Redacted.pdf

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BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

Audio Precision Signal Analyzer, Model APx555B

BACKGROUND

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), requires two (2), high-quality signal analyzers, and the accompanying supporting hardware, for use in the electronics prototyping labs.

labs do not currently have the capability to validate the electrical noise performance of high-fidelity electronics.

The reason is that no electronic analyzers of this high quality exists within the labs, so engineers are forced to make assumptions about the electronics signal integrity.

These analyzers are therefore critical to the characterization of electronics prototypes for quantifying signal integrity performance and design validation .

Market Research: The Audio Precision APx555B is the only signal analyzer of its kind that incorporates high-fidelity analog data acquisition with Digital Signal Processing analysis. A search through competing companies revealed that no other analyzer or sets of equipment can meet the Government’s requirement. Audio Precision APx555B, Qty. 2, units are required along with supporting hardware (8-channel switchers, digital input/output modules, etc.)

REQUIREMENT

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty

APx555B

B Series APx 2-channel high performance audio analyzer (Compatible only with APx500 v5 and above); delivered with APx 5.x and pre-programmed to run APx 6.0 slated for release in late 2019.

APX-DSIO Digital serial option for APx. Includes two (2) DSIO cables. 2

CAB-BPSI-2P-NC Set of two (2) DB15M to 8 2-pin breakout cable for DSIO (no charge with purchase of DSIO module) 2

APX-PDM PDM option for APx Includes one (1) set CAB-PDM. 2 RAK-APX Sliding rail rack mount kit for APx series analyzers 2 USB-APIB-KIT USB to APIB interface kit 2 SWR-2755B-F 12x12 Channel Analog Balanced Input Switcher - Female XLR 2 SWR-2755B-M 12x12 Channel Analog Balanced Input Switcher - Male XLR 2 SWR-2755B-U 12x12 Channel Analog Unbalanced Switcher - BNC 2

BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

The Audio Precision APx555B is the only signal analyzer that meets all defined requirements.

Audio Precision’s new line of analyzers (APx555B) provides a direct replacement and allows for the same high-fidelity inputs to be characterized up to 1 MHz and signal generation up to 200 kHz is now possible (2 MHz if an external generator is used). This will ensure compatibility with testing procedures. The required analyzers are well suited for analog and digital signal analysis of high-channel, high-fidelity sonar systems that span the range of ultra-low frequency to very high frequency systems, including ultra-wideband systems.

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RESELLERS

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.

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APPROVAL

Contracts Department:

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

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