Sole_Source_Memo_-_redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX (AFMC)

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

17 MAY 2019

MEMORANDUM FOR OC-ALC/PZIMB

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 MXSG

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for 76 CMXG Serv 19-065 5 Axis CNC Repair Service Contract

1. 76 CMXG requests a one-time contract for test, tear down, evaluation and repair of the 5 Axis CNC Machining Center WO#V521438-OC20576 and WO#V526401-OC20577

2. 5-Axis CNC machines produce parts with complex geometries and increase productivity by minimizing the number of machine setups. At this time, the machines are experiencing failure due to a significant spindle oil leak as well as noted damaged headspace. At this time, this machine is incapable of functioning at full capacity, thus resulting in production delays and an increased probability of complete work stoppage.

3. Market Research was conducted and it was determined after searching known markets that there is only one company, Fives Giddings & Lewis, which can meet the requirements of this contract.

Fives Giddings & Lewis is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and retains proprietary data rights to the software for this equipment.

4. The government will continue to research the market for another acceptable vendor. We will also address the situation to engineering to see if Organic Manpower can obtain the training and expertise to repair the CNC Machining Center in the future. As of now, Fives Giddings & Lewis retains all the data rights to this equipment and will not sell them to the Government.

5. To support the mission it is requested that this service contract be awarded to the local OEM authorized vendor:

Fives Giddings & Lewis Cage : 16074 142 Doty Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935-3331

6. For further information or clarification on equipment and technical issues, please contact for contract requirements support issues.