Redacted Brand Name Justification_Bird Electronics.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: 8322

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open

Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address) Sitehawk System RF Cable and Antenna Analyzer (1MHz - 4500 MHz), Wideband Power Sensor, 25 MHz to 1 GHz, 500 mW to 500 W, Load Resistor, 250 W, N(f), DC to 2.4 GHz, Hard Carrying Case, Calibration Data Schedule B No.

4901.10.0000 ECCN EAR99 and Freight.

MANUFACTURER: Bird Electronic Corporation ADDRESS: 30303 Aurora Road Phone: Solon, OH 44139-2443

PHONE: (440)519-2019

POC: Lisa Weist

Estimated Total Price including Freight: $

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Code 8312 is currently funded to perform Radio Frequency (RF) System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs) and troubleshooting on 40’ Patrol Boats (40PBs) on behalf of PMS300.

Bird RF SiteHawk Cable and Antenna Analyzer and peripheral components is an integral tool that enables Code 8312 to accomplish SOVT and troubleshooting analyses to meet the mission and sponsor requirements.

The compact handheld analyzer size allows for field use. Additionally, this is crucial for compatibility and consistency of analyzing systems currently used by the boat builders installing the radio systems onboard 40PB.

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

Bird RF has developed a powerful and compact handheld RF Analyzer within the required frequency range (1MHz to 4500MHz) that can be used onboard the 40PBs to verify installation, aid in troubleshooting and maintenance of RF systems.

The Analyzer can be used to locate RF cable, connector, and antenna problems at the source; test RF cables and antennas at the frequency of operation; plot VSWR or Return Loss levels at each distance point along the cable and antenna system;

with the Power Sensor connected can test radio systems power out and reflected power from the antenna or RF Cable;

Cable Insertion Loss over a given frequency range. Additionally, the Analyzer uses Frequency Domain Reflectometry measurement methods that will assist in an assessment of the health of critical components within the RF System. Bird

RF

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements:

3. Other Reasons:

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons:

C. LIMITED SOURCE (FAR 8.405-6):

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Customer/Requestor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

First Line Supervisor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c).

Electronics Technician, 8322 Branch Head, Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

Digitally signed by

Date: 2024.08.15 14:13:27 -04'00'