Spectrum_Analyzer_-_Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_Redacted.pdf

Control No: RCOW-18-0006

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 409th CSB, Regional Contracting Office-Wiesbaden (RCOW)

2. Description of Action: Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS) PR100

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number _______________________________ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order # against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: _______

FY: 2018

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Company and POC Name:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Phone:

TBD

Phone:

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: PR-100 spectrum analyzer receiver, device software, a remote control, data capture and recording capability.

Item

Model/Description Part Number Qty.

1 PR100 Portable Receiver 9kHz to 7.5GHz Warranty item 1.1 - 1.6: 12 months 2 ea.

1.1

PR100

Portable Receiver 9kHz-7.5GHz, 10MHz Real Time Bandwidth including Power Supply Unit, Battery, SD- Card, Carrying Strap, Manual-CD.

4079.9011.52 2 ea.

1.2

PR100-FP

Software option Frequency Processing SHF for PR100 reception of signals up to 18 GHz and frequency and position corrected representation by using antenna with down-converter (antenna and down-converter not included).

4071.9558.02 2 ea.

1.3

PR100-RC

Option Remote Control for PR100 in combination with external computer remote control of device and data recording via LAN-Interface.

4071.9406.02 2 ea.

1.4

PR100-HR

With Option Internal Recording for recording of measurement data, spectra, I/Q, audio etc. to SD-Card or internal device memory.

4071.9358.02 2 ea.

1.5

PR100-PS

With Option Panorama Scan for PR100 frequency spectra display for broadband scanning operation. 4071.9306.02 2 ea.

1.6

PR100-GPS

With Option software interface for GPS for processing the data stream of an external GPS module. (GPS module not included).

4071.9958.02 2 ea.

HE400KIT

Antenna kit covering 20 MHz to 8 GHz with transport case. Contains the following: HE400, HE400-K, HE400UWB, HE400VHF, HE400LP, HE400Z1.

9046.8301.02 2 ea.

HF907DC

SHF Directional Antenna with Down Converter 7.5 GHz to 18 GHz Color: anthracite grey (RAL7016) Warranty: 12 months

4070.8006.04 2 ea.

HF907DC-K1

Set of cables for connecting HF907DC to PR100 Warranty: 12 months

4070.8958.02 2 ea.

Period of Performance: 12 months upon award of contract.

Total Value:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: USAREUR G6 has a requirement to procure Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS) PR100 brand name spectrum analyzers. Rhode & Schwarz PR100 is the only product currently available that interfaces with the government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) software (Multi-spectral Ambient Noise Collection and Analysis Tool-MANCAT) that provides the required capability. The spectrum analyzers must be able to relocate to any country within the USAREUR area of responsibility utilizing frequencies approved by various countries. Many times the analyzer emitters must use different frequencies based on the ability of the host nation to accommodate the USAREUR receiver and transmitter equipment frequencies. The PR100 provides the capability to confirm that signals are transmitted on the correct frequencies in order to minimize the potential jamming of units or host nation emergency response elements (fire, police, civil defense, ambulance, etc.). Army Spectrum Managers use the PR100 and accessories exclusively for deployed military missions. Other brands do not meet all military requirements and additional training would be required for current and future spectrum analysis operators.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at 5.202

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted by , USAREUR, in Oct 2017 and Jun 2018 through Army CHESS, commercial industry websites, and GSA Schedule 66 “Scientific Equipment and Services”. The required product was not available on CHESS. A CHESS non-availability statement was obtained. During market research, three (3) vendors were identified that could meet the requirements; one (1) on GSA, one (1) from previous contract, and one (1) open market. Rhode & Schwarz PR100 is the only product currently available that interfaces with the government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) software (Multi-spectral Ambient Noise Collection and Analysis Tool-MANCAT) that provides the required capability.

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Procurement History:

Contract number, awarded contractor: W912CM-15-P-0039, B&H International LLC Description of requirement: PR100 Spectrum Analyzer Method of procurement: Full and Open Competition Contract type: Firm-Fixed Price Delivery requirements: Delivered to USAREUR G6 Total awarded amount: $82,903.66.

Number of option periods: N/A Number of Offerors: 1 Source Selection Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Basis for fair and reasonable pricing: Market research, in accordance with FAR 13.106- 3(a)(2)(ii).

8. Other Facts: N/A.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Date:

Title: USAREUR, Spectrum Manager

Signature:

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon a comparison of competitive quotations, in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). Quotes are anticipated from two (2) or more vendors.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date:

Title:

Signature: