Salient Charactersistics_Final.docx

This is a Salient Characteristics Commercial Availability Certification document supporting a sole source procurement for specialized defense equipment. The Government requires the procurement of one (1) Ettus USRP X410 Software Defined Radio with specific technical parameters: 4 transmit and 4 receive channels, 400 MHz bandwidth, frequency range from 1 MHz to 7.2 GHz, and integrated GPSDO (GPS-Disciplined Oscillator). The procurement also includes a power cord rated for 110-volt US electrical systems and shipping. The certifying party has evaluated the commercial marketplace and confirmed that all salient characteristics are available in commercial products and services.

The associated solicitation (W911QX26QA131) is issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground as a 100% small business set aside for this brand name sole source acquisition. The procurement is structured as a direct solicitation requiring the specific Ettus USRP X410 model, reflecting a justified need for this particular equipment's unique technical capabilities. The signature on the certification is marked as "TBD," indicating the document is in draft or preparation status pending final authorization.