SS_Justification_Load_Cells_RD.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 355th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: T-1A Aircraft Hail Damage Repair Support Equipment

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1PT7A7132A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The contractor shall provide a total of two (2) T-1A Shoring Load Cell Systems P/N: M2400-12-10CS for a period of 12 months; to be utilized exclusively at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) in support of T-1A aircraft repair efforts.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

Description of Action: This Single Source Justification supports a direct award to Aircraft Scales a division of Jackson Aircraft Weighing Service; based on unusual and compelling urgency.

Background: On 22 February 2016 a total of 39 T-1A aircraft incurred hailstorm damage at Laughlin Air Force Base (LAFB). These assets are currently managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center / Trainer Aircraft Division (AFLCMC/WLZ). On 1 February 17 the Air Education and Training Center Commander (AETC/CC) released "Grow the Force" memorandum; which required all hail damaged aircraft be repaired and returned to service by Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. Successful execution of this directive will support a projected 20% pilot production requirement increase for FY 19/20. On 24 April 2017 the AFLCMC Program Office (PO) requested the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) assist in the repair of 11 of the severely damaged T-1A aircraft to meet this directive.

The T-1A repair actions required are extensive and critical. To support this effort AMARG will require the use of additional equipment to include, two sets of T-1A Shoring Load Cell Systems.

These load cell systems are required to accurately measure aircraft weight so it is evenly distributed during the removal and replacement of exterior skins; in accordance with manufacturer requirements, Technical Order (T.O.) 1T-1A-2, Section 1.10, "Symmetry and Alignment Check" and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Aircraft Scales a division of Jackson Aircraft Weighing Service, LLC is the original source of these systems which were manufactured for integration with the L-3 Platform Integration T-1A Shoring Structures (Drawing No. TN000002-702.r-c and TN000002-703.r-d). In support of contract FA8106-09-C-0001, awarded by the 327 CLSG/PK - Tinker AFB, Aircraft Scales custom manufactured a total of 10 load cell systems; six of these systems are currently being utilized at LAFB by L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace to accomplish T-1A repairs. The systems consists of 12 top jack mounted load cells; which are mounted directly onto the shoring structure. Use of Aircraft Scales' systems is specifically called out on page 6 of L-3 Communications Platform Integration Document No: 50079.12.001, "Jacking and Shoring Procedures for the T-1A Hail Damage Repair Program"; dated 18 May 2017. This document contains technical data markings in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7015 (b)(2); restricting release outside of the Government. The load cell systems must be operated in accordance with these instructions to ensure shoring interface and accurate weighing. Use of an alternate system will mandate engineering approval, testing and certification; resulting in extended lead time.

These systems must be delivered in place no later than 19 June 2017 to initiate work and meet the July 2018 aircraft return to service schedule. Aircraft Scales currently has four manufactured units on-hand; two are available for immediate rental to support this effort.

The 309 AMARG planners conducted a lease versus purchase cost analysis which indicates it is in the best interest of the Government to rent this equipment for one year; resulting in a cost savings over an initial 5 year life-cycle period of the cells.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

In accordance with FAR Part 8.002 a review of all required/recommended sources was conducted to include: AbilityOne, Unicor, GSA, NETCENTS-2, and all AFICA Strategic Souring contracts. A search of these sources yielded no viable vendors to support this requirement.

A search of the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) revealed there are 307 vendors across the country that could potentially provide this service under NAICS: 333997. A refined search of the DSBS results yielded 5 Arizona vendors who referenced scales and balances in their capability statement. All vendors were contacted and none could provide the load cells required to attach to the shoring on the T-1A aircraft. Internet market research conducted indicated that Aircraft Scales a division of Jackson Aircraft Weighing Service is the manufacturer and single source of the requested T-1A Shoring Load Cell Systems. An intent to sole source notice was posted to the

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website on 17 May 2017; providing all interested vendors an opportunity to submit capability statements confirming their ability to support the need for the load cell systems requested. This notice yielded interest from two sources; Intercomp Company and General Electrodynamics Corp. Intercomp Company submitted specification data for a Jack Weigh AC/100 RFXTM Kit and General Electrodynamics Corp submitted specs for a Brainweigh 2016 wireless top of jack aircraft weighing system. These submission were forwarded to the 309 AMARG Planner for review and consideration. The 309 AMARG Planner reviewed all submissions received in response to the FBO special notice and determined that the alternate products would not meet the required specifications to support interface with the L-3 T-1A Shoring Structures. Based on inputs received from the 309 AMARG Planner; the FBO notice was modified to provide interested vendors with additional specifications and extend the response due date. The modified notice referenced the L-3 Shoring Structure drawings; noting they are not available for distribution and provided unique system specification needs. Distribution of these drawings is restricted in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7015 (b)(2). The FBO special notice closed on 24 May 2017 and yielded no additional responses indicating capability to meet the required system specifications. In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2) the proposed contract action falls under the conditions described in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and is not required to be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.201.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

The goal of the 355th Contracting Squadron is to promote competition in order to receive the best prices possible. This is a one time acquisition to support immediate need for temporary rental of equipment. The 309 AMARG does not anticipate future requirements for this equipment that would create barriers to competition. The AFLCMC/WLZ is the primary program office for all T-1 support efforts and will accomplish future needs through the 327 CLSG/PK, Tinker AFB contracting directorate. The 355th Contracting Squadron will continue to conduct queries of the commercial market in an effort to reach additional potential sources or authorized distributors.

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

24-May-2017

Contracting Officer (CO)/One Level Above CO (if needed)

BREYSI STEPHENS, Contracting Officer, GS-12

Signature

Date Flight Chief

N/A

Signature

STEPHENS.BREYSI.R.10210818

Digitally signed by

STEPHENS.BREYSI.R.1021081899

Date: 2017.05.24 15:49:53 -07'00'