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- A25-058 KC46 Loop Resistance Testers Federal contract opportunity
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This document is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) from the Department of the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, requesting procurement of two MK ExLRT Automated Loop & Joint Tester Kits (XLR-9703-01) for electrical system and High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) checks on aircraft. The justification emphasizes that the MK ExLRT is the only known portable loop resistance tester kit approved for this specific application, as specified in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, and is essential for verifying HIRF compliance due to its portability and specialized testing capabilities.
Market research was conducted on 03/17/25 using the Dynamic Small Business Search, System for Award Management databases, and GSA RFQ, identifying three potential vendors: Caprice Electronics, Inc., MK Test Systems Americas Inc., and Westest Engineering Corporation. The document notes that while these vendors can supply the kit, only the MK ExLRT version is currently approved for use. The contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of this contract action require a specific brand name, and recommends a small business set-aside acquisition through local contracting to explore alternative portable test equipment solutions that meet the stringent electrical system requirements.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFMC)
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA
DATE 04/17/25
TO: AFSC/PZIM
FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 AMXG
SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for A25-058 Loop Resistance Testers
1.BACKGROUND: Utilizing FY25 568AMXS POM Funds, 76 AMXG requests procurement of two (2) MK ExLRT Automated Loop & Joint Tester Kits (XLR-9703-01) for system checks, including HIRF checks, on the aircraft. The MK ExLRT is a portable unit, making it ideal for performing these checks on the large aircraft structure.
These checks, including High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) testing
2. JUSTIFICATION: The MK ExLRT (XLR-9703-01) is the only known portable loop resistance tester kit suitable for use on the for electrical system checks, including those related to HIRF compliance. While Technical Order 1 -A-20-56-0400-02A0A-280A-A, "Loop Resistance and Joint Resistance Measurements Inspection," provides the procedures for these checks, the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Section 20-56-01, "HIRF/LIGHTNING - LOOP RESISTANCE TESTER (LRT)," specifically identifies the "MK Loop Resistance Tester (ExLRT)" as the specialized test equipment for conducting the required non-intrusive wire bundle and coax cable shield resistance measurements and does not identify any other equipment for this process. These measurements are essential for verifying HIRF compliance
. Its portability is essential for efficient testing across the large aircraft structure. No other known portable loop resistance tester is currently approved or documented for this specific application on the . Using an alternative, unapproved tester could compromise the accuracy of these checks and potentially jeopardize aircraft safety. Furthermore, as confirmed by Mechanical Engineer Noah Radley, no alternative portable tools currently exist to perform these critical tasks.
3. STATEMENT: Therefore, procurement of the MK ExLRT (XLR-9703-01) equipment is requested to meet the mandatory requirements of the program office
. No other known portable brand is currently approved for this specific application, particularly for the required HIRF checks.
4. MARKET RESEARCH: Market research was conducted on 03/17/25 reviewing the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334515 to identify companies capable of providing A25- 058 Loop Resistance Testers. Additionally, a review of small businesses and GSA RFQ1748398 was performed with the same objective. Three potential vendors were identified: Caprice Electronics, Inc.
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