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NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification SAT rev 2 Effective November 2021

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM:

CODE: 7

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

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

has a requirement for the repair of malfunctioning Traveling-wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTA). The malfunctioning TWTAs are an essential component of s radar systems. The TWTA is designed with specific parameters, such as bandwidth and gain, which specifically meet s requirements. These parameters are carefully chosen as part of the design of the radar systems that Code 7420 uses on full-scale Navy ship tests. The recommended sole source manufacturer for this repair is Quarterwave Corp. Quarterwave Corp. is the original manufacturer of the TWTA. Delivery of the repaired units needs to be completed as soon as possible, preferably March of 2022 for upcoming boat trial. The estimated total dollar value of the proposed acquisition is

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 SAT rev 2 Effective November 2021

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