Brand Name Justification and Approval_FA813225Q0013 StingRay Parts Washers_Redacted 2.pdf
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This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for the acquisition of two StingRay 6048 Parts Washers by AFSC/PZIMC under simplified acquisition procedures. The justification supports standardizing equipment to reduce training time and costs, noting that the organization currently operates multiple StingRay Parts Washers with 206 operators and 13 certified mechanics, with initial operator training requiring 120 hours per machine plus 40 additional hours for mechanic certification.
The document outlines that market research was conducted through DSBS and SAM databases using NAICS code 333310 and PSC code 4940, including review of small businesses (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). A GSA posting to 263 vendors resulted in one ROM and capability statement. Four potential sources are identified: Stingray Manufacturing (CAGE: 62DD2), Chickasaw Nations Industries (CAGE: 89NT8), Kipper Tool Company (CAGE: 00NS2), and IGCS, LLC (CAGE: 6SPP7). The justification cites proprietary technology as the reason for the brand name requirement, with the acquisition to be conducted as a small business set-aside through SAM.gov rather than GSA.
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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
March 2023 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 4
AFSC/PZIMC
StingRay Parts Washers The is standardizing equipment to reduce training time and costs, enhance operator expertise, and increase mission capabilities. Cross-training and recertification time will decrease with common machines and controllers by reducing training complexities. Standardizing will permit operators to continually build upon their existing experience thus promoting an elevation of skill from generalist to expert. currently operates
Stingray Parts Washers with 206 operators and 13 certified mechanics. Initial operator training is 120 hours per machine, with an additional 40 hours training to certify operators as mechanics. The amount of training for our current operators is estimated at $762,760. The cost of training the 13 certified mechanics is $16,045.12. averages training 21 mechanics a year at a cost of $77,767. A purchase of any other brand will require a significant investment in time and money to retrain and certify staff on multiple systems.
The is requesting utilization of funds for the purchase of two brand name StingRay 6048 Parts Washers. The Backshop uses parts washers during the inspection process of aircraft parts to increase asset cleanliness and reduce Foreign Object Damage (FOD) potentials. This requirement meets the need for machines volumetrically capable of supporting large assets.
AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)
Market research was performed to locate multiple sources who could provide this requirement. The requirement will be solicited through SAM.gov to provide as much competition as possible and will not be procured through
GSA.
The Contracting Officer will ensure the effort described herein is negotiated at a fair and reasonable price. A
Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
March 2023 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 3 of 4 detailed price analysis will be performed IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).
Market research was performed by reviewing the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333310 to identify companies that could provide P25-008 Sting Ray Parts Washers under the Product Service Code (PSC) Code 4940. A review of small businesses including 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted in search of a company that could provide P25-008 Sting Ray Parts Washers. A GSA posting to 263 vendors (#RFQ173653) resulted in one ROM and one capability statement. StingRay (Manufacturer) was contacted for authorized distributors and provided information on Chickasaw Nations Industries who provided one additional ROM. Based on the stated market research and the time required for this commodity to be completed it is in the best interest of the Government to proceed with this purchase through a small business set aside.
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Stingray Manufacturing Maryland Heights, MO
CAGE code: 62DD2
Chickasaw Nations Industries Norman, OK
CAGE code: 89NT8
Kipper Tool Company Gainesville, GA
CAGE code: 00NS2
IGCS, LLC
Gunter, TX
CAGE code: 6SPP7
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March 2023 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 4 of 4
Due to proprietary technology, only StingRay brand can be used at this time. The Government will continue to search for additional sources in the future.
As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.
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