SSJ_RS SMW200A_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source Justification Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the following product(s) / service(s) are available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

Product(s) / Service(s):

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company:

Company Address:

Company Point of Contact (phone number and e-mail):

3. Total Estimated Cost:

4. Required by Date:

5. Justification (check applicable, and provide additional information in the sections below):

Urgent and compelling need exists, following fair opportunity procedures would result in unacceptable delays (explain serious injury, financial or other, to the Government the delay would result in).

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service

5.1 Urgent and Compelling Need (explain serious injury, financial or other, to the Government if delayed):

One (1) Rohde & Schwarz SWM200A Vector Signal Analyzer: New OR Demo Unit

Unit Includes:

Frequency range: up to 40 GHz Two I/Q Paths to RF Enhanced phase noise Wideband baseband generator, 500 MHz, 256 Msamples Arbitrary waveform generation with Matlab 3 year Warranty SMA200A graphical RF/front-end interface

Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.

6821 Benjamin Franklin Drive Columbia, MD. 21046

07/15/2020

5.2 Specific Characteristics of the Unique or Highly Specialized Item or Service:

6. Check all applicable statements:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) with existing systems presently installed. The new product(s) / service(s) must coordinate, connect, or interface with existing systems.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

This is a high frequency signal generator that can cover most (about 90%) of navy/military radars and comms. The vector signal generator SMW200A is the only unit that meets the following requirements:

- Two I/Q Paths to RF

- Enhanced phase noise

- Wideband baseband generator, 500 MHz, 256 Msamples

- Arbitrary waveform generation (ARB)

- MIMO configuration

The unit allows total arbitrary waveform generation (ARB) to program specialized experimental hybrid radar-communications waveforms. Also, the unit allows for a MIMO fading software configuration for physical layer security that is not readily available in other units.

6.1 Compatibility Statement:

6.2 Copyright / Proprietary Data / Licensing Agreement Statement:

The unit replaces a low frequency generator in the current Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) experiment setup. Any other equipment will not be a total compatible replacement. Any other equipment will require adaptation, modification to the setup, and/or major training for the users.

The ARB generation requires programming with Matlab with specialized functions and procedures. NPS users are trained in the particular Matlab procedures to interface with the ARB function of the unit. Additionally, NPS users are trained in the graphical interface to this unit.

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7. Brand Name (if applicable, detail why the procurement is restricted to a specific brand name manufacturer):

8. Additional information supporting a sole source acquisition:

Procurement of an alternate unit will not be a total compatible replacement. Any other equipment will require adaptation, modification to the current setup, and/or major training for the users. This will result in loss of time and more costly additions or training, which will affect the NPS mission.

The ARB generation requires programming with Matlab with specialized functions and procedures. Students and the professor are trained in the particular Matlab procedures to interface with the ARB function of the unit.

Additionally, the students are trained in the graphical interface to this unit.

Replacing this with another equipment will require training, cost, and time on how to program that equipment with arbitrary waveforms and learning another graphical interface. Replacing with a different unit from another manufacturer is not advisable due to loss of time and more costly additions, modifications, and/or training incurred which will affect project deadlines and more importantly delaying Navy students graduations.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the statements and information provided above are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

The requested item(s) and/or service(s) represents the minimum requirements of the government.

NPS Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer's Representative:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

NPS Contracting Officer:

Signature:

Date: