12287 - JFS Test Stand Quill Shaft SSJ.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: AFMC OL:H/PZMIB

Project/Program Name: JFS Test Stand Quill Shaft

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: 12287

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $51,100.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 309 MXSS has a need for a purchase order contract which can provide 4 quill shafts needed for 2 Jet Fuel Starter test stands in building 240 in support of 309 Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) and OO-ALC. AAR Allen Services Inc. (AAR) the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designed the JFS Test Stand which is specific to the JFS unit and its test parameters. Within the JFS Test Stand the interface between the JFS and the test stand requires a Quill Shaft Connection. AAR does not have any authorized resellers of this part, and therefore can only be purchased from AAR. The quill shafts must be new and not refurbished.

Quill Shaft Connection P/N: 73036.92.203.01.

QTY: 4

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

According to a sole source letter from AAR dated May 28th 2024, AAR states "AAR is the manufacture of the F-16 JFS Test Stand P/N 8004. AAR designed the JFS Test Stand which is specific to the JFS unit and its Test Parameters. Within the JFS Test Stand the interface between the JFS and the test stand requires a Quill Shaft Connection P/N 73036.92.203.01. The Quill Shaft was designed to interface with the AAR JFS Test Stand, based on the mechanical connection and required loads and is therefore a one-of-a-kind design. AAR does not have any authorized reseller of this part, and therefore can only be purchased from AAR.”

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Initial Market Research was conducted including internet searches, government databases, contacting SME's in the market place, contacting known sources of product, and reviewing recent market research. Due to a sole source letter from AAR dated May 28th 2024 this will be a sole source purchase to AAR. AAR is the sole source provider for this quill shaft and does not sell via third parties. AAR is the only capable vendor for this procurement.

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

It is anticipated that future purchases will still require a sole source justification; however, the Government will continue to search the commercial market on the latest new and emerging products that could satisfy the Government's requirements on future purchases.

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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

22-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera, GS-13

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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