A4._M19-067_-_Sole_Source_Justification_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

22 March 2019

MEMORANDUM FOR

FROM:

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for M19-067 Ultrasound 15000TS

1. The is requesting utilization of funds for the purchase of one (1) U.E. Systems Ultrasound 15000TS. This item allows predictive maintenance technicians to use ultrasonic frequencies to properly collect and analyze anomalies in critical assets that otherwise could lead to production down time and equipment failures.

2. Currently all shops are using UE Systems equipment and attachments. To maintain uniformity throughout the organization needs to purchase this Ultraprobe 15000TS from UE Systems. They also have a maintenance repair contract in place with UE Systems for their ultrasound equipment. Over the past few years, government dollars have been spent to update and train employees on the use of UE Systems equipment. Anything other than UE Systems brand will not be compatible with training or existing equipment. It is imperative that the organization maintains consistency by using the same type of equipment for accuracy of decibel readings and training purposes.

3. In order to continue in the monitoring process of critical assets, this item is needed to perform daily routine work. Without this equipment it would adversely affect critical asset performance functions required to support the warfighter. This would hinder the predictive maintenance technicians’ ability to properly collect and analyze anomalies that lead to equipment failures and production downtime.

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 (334513) looking for companies that could provide the U.E. Systems, Inc., Ultrasound 15000TS. A review of businesses to include GSA, large business, and small business was conducted. Market research and conversation with the government representative from U.E. Systems, Inc., revealed that these commodities are only available direct from U.E. Systems, Inc.

5. Point of contact for this memorandum is or e-mail at

6. I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13, that the circumstances of this contract action deem a specific brand name to be required.