SOLE SOURCE.pdf

Ref: TRIREFFACINST 4491.1

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

($10K TO $250K)

The Service or material listed on S73067A0896 is the sole source and competition must be restricted to one Document Number source, or only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide the original manufacturer’s name.

NOTE: If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, also provide dealer information.

Manufacturer: Anritsu America Sales Cage: 0TF17

Manufacturer POC Name & Phone Number: Akram Ashamalla (604) 317-0785

MFR Address: _490 Jarvis Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Manufacturer’s Dealer/Rep: _Anritsu Cage: _0TF17

Dealer/Rep Address, Phone Number: 490 Jarvis Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

(1) Description of item or service required:

MG36241A RF/Microwave Signal Generator

(2) Estimated cost:

(3) Required delivery date:

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a soul source or particular brand name (unique features, function, of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion or other sources:

This signal generator fits the design requirements for our EMSORT system, and we have been unable to find another suitable substitute that will work with our existing system.

✔ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

Yes No

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The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with the Yes No existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interfere with the existing system:

Our current EMSORT system has specific connections required by this equipment. This signal generator is also compatible with the programming language we use for our EMSORT system, and has the correct frequency range required to meet all of our testing needs.

✔ A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

✔ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

✔ Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Yes No This specific brand has some of the highest accuracy measurements for testiung RF circuits. We rely heavily on these pieces of test equipment to conduct most of our maintenance on SSBNs. This brand has proven to be reliable and

_accurate where other brands have been called into question at times.

I certify that statements checked, and information provided about, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and do not contain classified information. I understand the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

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TRIREFFAC 4491/3 (Rev. 11-2020)