Attachment 3 - Ultrasonic Reference Standards LSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) document from the Department of the Air Force, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (AFMC) Tinker Air Force Base, dated March 16, 2026.

The Air Force seeks to procure a set of Ultrasonic Reference Standards from General Electric (GE) Aerospace, specifically models SGP 044, SGP0177, and 4013316-417. The requirement is driven by binding technical data contained in Technical Order CFM56-2A TO, Task 70-35-13-270, which mandates the use of these specific GE proprietary standards or approved equal items that must be certified by CFM International (CFMI) for inspection purposes. The Technical Order explicitly identifies GE Aerospace as the only approval source for this equipment. GE Aerospace is located at 1 Neuman Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, with point of contact Karen Morgan (513-341-0533). The company is classified as a large business with Cage Code 66464. The justification notes that market research was conducted, and one company—BHPE LLC (Begini Howard Private Equity)—responded to the Sources Sought notice but failed to provide required documentation by the April 22–30, 2026 deadline. The contracting officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available, and an award to GE Aerospace or an approved equal source with CFMI certification is required to satisfy the government's technical requirements. The government intends to continue monitoring the market to avoid future single-source acquisitions.