18Q0093_SSJ_Wheel_Set_1_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 509th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: MOBILITY WHEEL SET HIGH SPEED MIL 24VDC DESERT Sand 33446, W/ONLY LAMS/ELAMS ADAPTER

BAR KIT.

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F4EG128220AW02

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The requirement is for one (1) each MOBILITY WHEEL SET HIGH SPEED MIL 24VDC DESERT Sand 33446 - PER FED-STD-595 W/ONLY LAMS/ELAMS ADAPTER BAR KIT for the 442d MXG.

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

The 442d MXG requires the purchase of one (1) High Speed Mobility Wheel Set. Reference: Defense Transportation Regulation-Appendix O, AFMC Air Trans Certification Memorandum dated, 2 Mar 2005, and Air Transportability Requirement Memorandum, dated 7 Mar 2000, indicating the requirement for compatible military handling equipment. is the only manufacturer of this type of container that integrates a proprietary high speed wheel set onto this current cargo container. This container is used to transport support equipment by air for rapid deployments. The needed high speed wheel set, when installed on the , increases load and unload capabilities during air transport. Purchasing the High Speed Mobility Wheel Set increases the mobility of the container unit, while decreasing the need to load and unload the container onto another vehicle for final transport to destination. is the only known manufacturer of the mobility wheel set for the container which meet Government's airlift requirements.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This requirement was reviewed by the Contracting Officer, and the user to ensure that all possibilities for competition were considered early in the acquisition cycle. Based on the specialized equipment required, a decision was reached to proceed with a sole source procurement from . is the sole provider of containers and the associated wheel sets that meet the guidelines as stated in the required regulations. They have no authorized distributors.

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

All requirements, including the subject requirement, are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that competition is not unnecessarily restricted. Market research was conducted to determine if any other sources could satisfy this requirement. No other sources were located during this research. is the only known provider of authorized flight mobile trailers and mobility wheel sets. Internet research supported this finding. Future procurements will continue to seek out additional vendors via Internet, EZQuery and available sources.