SSJ Redacted.pdf

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

D Yes Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Contracting Activity: 45 CONS/PKB

Project/Program Name: FCA Annual Extended Service Warranty

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3Kl DB2109AG01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): -

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

There is a requirement to renew the warranty for the Frequency Analysis (FCA) Vehicles manufactured by Keysight Technologies.

The warranty agreement is necessary to keep these machines functioning properly. The contractor must provide repairs and replacement as needed.

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

Keysight Technologies provided warranty services last year for the Frequency Analysis Vehicle (FCA) and the mission partner was highly satisfied. Keysight Technologies Inc. is the manufacturer of the FCA vehicles and their calibration software is proprietary and not available for sale to competitors. Without Keysight's calibration software the parts would not be able to be adjusted to manufacturer standards. Also most companies do not have access to Keysight parts either. The cost to replace all the items would be around-

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Last year the warranty for the FCA vehicles was serviced by Keysight Technologies. Only one other company responded to the sources sought, but they were found technically unacceptable due to the fact that they cannot replace the equipment if it is beyond repair.

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

We will continue to monitor and conduct periodic market research to determine if any other capable vendors can provide the extended service contract for the Keysight Technologies/ Agilent Technologies equipment.

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 Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Annette Paglia, NH-03

Signature of Contracting Officer Cy

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