Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP)

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Determination & Findings" justifying the authority to solicit from a single source for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the purchase of a Universal Software Radio Peripheral (URSP). The required brand name is Ettus Research, owned by National Instruments (NI).

This document is relevant to bidders as it explains the rationale behind a sole-source acquisition. It indicates that the URSP is intended to supplement existing infrastructure and requires compatibility with existing Ettus Research branded URSPs. The Ettus Research X410 open-source URSP Hardware Driver (UHD) architecture offers integration with GNU Radio and other mission-critical development frameworks. The Government has determined that Ettus Research is the only brand URSP that will meet its needs for this requirement, citing RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) as the applicable regulation. This implies that vendors not offering the specified Ettus Research product may not be eligible to bid on this specific opportunity as it is currently structured.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment No. 2 - Representations and Certifications," requires offerors to complete and return specific representations and certifications with their proposals. It incorporates by reference annual representations and certifications electronically submitted via the SAM.gov website, unless specific changes are noted.

• DFARS 252.204-7998, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications: Requires offerors to verify that their SAM.gov representations and certifications are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to the solicitation. Offerors must note any changes or enter 'NONE'.
• DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation: Requires offerors to represent whether they will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. If they will, specific disclosures regarding the equipment/services, their use, and the providing entity are required.
• DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate—Basic: Requires offerors to certify the country of origin for end products and components, distinguishing between domestic, qualifying country, and other foreign end products. It also requires information on domestic content percentage for certain foreign end products and identification of domestic end products with critical components or items.

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it outlines mandatory representations and certifications that must be submitted with their offer. Failure to complete these accurately could impact the evaluation and award of the contract. Bidders must carefully review each provision and provide the required information or confirm existing SAM.gov data.