REDACTED Sole Source Justification.docx

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM:

CODE:

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

The items are Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTA). The TWTAs are part of Code radar systems, where they amplify input signals and outputs clean high power RF signals to targets. The TWTA is high-power and fast- switching enough to meet requirements of Code radar systems. The service for these TWTAs is for evaluating and repairing them to working conditions. Total estimated cost is $ .

The required source is the manufacturer listed below.

· MANUFACTURER: Quarterwave Corporation (QW)

· ADDRESS: 1500 Valley House Drive, Suite 100, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

· PHONE: 707-793-9105

· POC: Steve Price (sp@quarterwave.com) | Aaron Berndt (aberndt@quarterwave.com) Two TWTAs will be evaluated and possibly repaired by the manufacturer:

· Make: Quarterwave | Frequency Band: S | S/N: 4657

· Make: Quarterwave | Frequency Band: S | S/N: 4645

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

· A. BRAND NAME:

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).

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

· 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.

These TWTAs were designed and manufactured by Quarterwave Corporation. These units were specifically chosen by Code to match the design requirements of the radar systems they belong to. Because these are highly specialized pieces of equipment, the evaluation/repairs can only be carried out by the original manufacturer. No other company has access to the proprietary designs or schematics that are necessary to rebuild and upgrade these units to working and up-to-date conditions. An alternate manufacturer is not possible.

· 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.