SSJ_RATS UPGRADE (Redacted).pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for simplified procedures for certain commercial items submitted by the United States Air Force Sustainment Center, Maintenance Contracting Branch (AFSC/PZIMA) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The contracting activity seeks to upgrade the Range Array Test Set (RATS) Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and accessories at Tinker Air Force Base under Purchase Request H6TC19. The upgrade involves replacing RF equipment within the RATS, which was originally installed in 1990 by Westinghouse and Scientific Atlanta and last upgraded in 2016 by NSI-MI and Northrop Grumman. Specific deliverables include a new MI-3001 Workstation with Windows 11, ELE-VFA-511 receiver, ELE-SRC-DS-0.01-20 Transmit Source, ELE-MIX-1-26.5 Mixers (quantity of 4), adapter cables, modifications to RF plates and assemblies, Program Management and Engineering Services, remote kick-off meeting, design review, three-day remote support for Northrop Grumman, factory integration and testing, on-site installation, testing, acceptance and training, and replacement of MUX components with on-site support for one week. The justification for sole source procurement centers on proprietary software and interoperability requirements unique to Ametek NSI-MI, the original equipment manufacturer that retains exclusive proprietary rights and confirmed no other vendors have access to required software. The Contracting Officer will verify fair and reasonable pricing using FAR 12.203. Coordination occurred on January 5, 2026, with approval on January 6, 2026. The authority cited is DAFFARS 5313.501 under 10 U.S.C. 3572 for simplified acquisition procedures.