C21-033 Laser Single Source Justification signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGICTICS COMPLEX (AFMC)

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

May 13, 2021

TO: AFSC/PZIM

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 CMXG

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for C21-033 Laser Wire Maker Upgrade

1. 76 PMXG requests the purchase replacement for one (1) Laser Head for Model M100L-FG TT SG Wire Maker (Old core exchange with the purchase of new laser). This Laser is on a Laser wire marker. It is use to label parts of the manufacturing process for new cables and harnesses for the aircrafts.

Predominantly use on B2 workloads in the shop. By this equipment being down leaves the shop to a single point of failure with only one laser wire currently fully functional.

2. Tri-star Technologies is the OEM for this equipment, therefore the Laser will be a direct replacement meeting OEM standards and functionalities asiliy Karseko of Tri-Star Technologies, Inc.

states that many vendors sell their machine, but only Tri-Star Technologies are the only one a to sell replacement parts no other entity is able to supply replacement parts.Due to safety concerns and potential hazards for the personnel that use the wire guns of a repeat of explosions and fires, and also due to the harsh environment in which the parts and components are used in, it is requested that Praxair parts are purchased directly from original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Praxair Surface Tech Inc.

3. Tri-Star Technologies Inc., the proposed sole source vendor, is the only vendor that can satisfy the Government’s requirement.

Company Name: Tri-star Technologies, Inc.

Address: 1111 E El Segundo Blvd El Segundo, CA 90245 POC: Vasiliy Karseko Phone Number: 323-347-5767 Cell: 310-228-8745 CAGE Code: 4JN88 Type Business: Small

4. Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333517 looking for companies that could provide Laser Wire Maker Upgrade (FSC 3413). A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted in search of a company that could provide Laser Wire Maker Upgrade. Vasiliy Karseko of Tri-Star Technologies, Inc. states that many vendors sell their machine, but only Tri-Star Technologies are the only one a to sell replacement parts no other entity is able to supply replacement parts. In order to maintain compatibility with existing equipment, the listed Tri-Star Technologies products are needed to continue operations without interruption of service. Therefore, this should be sole source

5. Describe what steps the Government will take to try and avoid future single source acquisitions.

(Monitoring the Market)

6. 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.

Contracting Officer Name Reginald Littlejohn

AFSC/PZIM OC-ALC/OBCA