SSJ Brand Name Justification for Quasonix Transmitters_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity:

Project/Program Name:

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required has a brand name requirement for the following:

15 each, Part # QSX-VSR2-1110-20-04-04AB-LD-VP - S-Band Telemetry Transmitter, and 15 each, Part # QSX-AC-32-HS-28V-SP - Accessory: fan-cooled heat sink for 2" X 3" transmitter. Operates from 21 VDC to 34 VDC, powered from existing transmitter wiring. No separate power leads for fan. Includes MDM-15 jumper cable to connect heat sink to transmitter. Includes: BG35352 2X3 Thermal Pad, Bergquist QPAD II 0.006"/0. 152mm.

S-Band Telemetry Transmitter Specifications are as follows:

(V) Variable Rate, auto-scaling of deviation and filter BW

(S) 2200.5 MHz to 2394.5 MHz (Tuning in 0.5 MHz steps)

(R) RS-422 clock and data interface, 120 ohms differential

(2) RS-232 serial control interface: 57,600 baud rate

(1) ARTM Tier 0 (PCM/FM), 0.05 -14 Mbps: Yes

(1) ARTM Tier I (SOQPSK-TG), 1 - 28 Mbps: Yes

(1) ARTM Tier II (Multi-h CPM), 1 - 28 Mbps: Yes

(0) BPSK 0.05 - 10 Mbps, QPSK, OQPSK 0.05 - 20 Mbps: No

(20) RF Output: 20 Watts (+43 dBm Minimum)

(04) Pin Out Configuration (04AB) Package: 2" x 3" x 0.7" = 4.2 in³ Primary Connector: Female MDM-15 Secondary Connector: No Coaxial Modulation Input: No Tophat Connector: No Power Connector: On Primary RF Output Connector: SMA Female Options:

(-VP) Variable Power Option, 64 settings, approximately 0.5 dB apart. (Packages of 2 cubic inches or less: 32 settings, approximately 1.0 dB apart) (-LD) LDPC Forward Error Correction Encoding Primary Connector: Female MDM-15 1: DC Power In 2: DC Power Return 3: N/C 4: Differential Clock Pos.

5: Differential Data Pos.

6: Serial Control Ground 7: RF On/Off 8: Serial Control Reply from Transmitter 9: DC Power In 10: DC Power Return 11: N/C 12: Differential Clock Neg.

13: Differential Data Neg.

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14: N/C 15: Serial Control Input to Transmitter

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

These are highly specialized components to be utilized to support the and similar transmitters are used in several other Combined Test Forces across the AFTC. It is paramount that these units be inter-operable, and must have exact form, fit, and functionality with existing transmitters, allowing them to to be installed into Instrumentation Packages These already exist on the used to manage the system's configuration, further provides electrical/electronic compatibility with units installed and on-hand.

In 2017/18 the procured 34 each of the S/C band transmitters, P/N QSX-VFR4-1110-20-64-07AD-DP-LD under PR F1S0AF8115B101. In addition, the purchased 10 units of these P/N: QSX-VSR2-1110-20-04-04AB-LD-VP Telemetry Transmitters, and have previously procured similar units for various Combined Test Forces, (FA9302-18-F-8110 for 66 units, and FA9302-16-F-E005 for 12 units). These units were all designed, developed and manufactured by Quasonix. The data and specifications are proprietary to Quasonix. These units that we are about to procure have an established number assigned and approved for use at all Government Ranges. These units will serve as both operational and replacement components;

hence, they must have the exact form, fit and functionality of the existing units since the mechanical and electrical installation designs must match and be documented on the signed off drawings by . In addition, these units must be compatible with the units already on-hand and currently installed in support of the program.

The technical data and specifications of the transmitter were designed and developed by Quasonix. These data and specifications are proprietary to the company. To redirect to a different source would require: (1) new designs/drawings, (2) rewiring of the aircraft and (3) reconfiguration of aircraft at additional time/cost to the government. These costs would far exceed the costs to purchase spare units and could have negative impacts to the program, delaying critical capability to the warfighter.

Lastly, market research has revealed authorize resellers able to provide the same identical items required for this acquisition, therefore, this purchase is brand name.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research conducted included Internet searches, reviewing of Trade Journals/Shows, review of Government databases, attendance of several symposia, e.g., International Telemetry Conference (ITC), International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) and etc. Met with other engineering community in other agencies.

The Directorate of Contracting has posted combined/solicitations and notices on FBO, now Beta.SAM.Gov for previous acquisitions.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Engineers and project managers will continually perform market research; will attend various symposia, e.g., ITC, ITEA, Range Council conferences and meet with other engineering community from other agencies. We will continue to post RFI's in BetaSam.gov seeking capabilities from other companies.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

29-Jun-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer J

Date: 2020.06.29 08:51:11 -07'00'