Reform_Grinder_SSJ.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: OL:H/PZIMB

Project/Program Name: Reform Grinder Repair

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $46,737.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 309 Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) requires evaluation and repair of a Reform Grinder, model number: 34GGM-OD-GAP GRINDER (PM/Asset # 13174). It is used to grind the landing gears for C-5, B-1, KC-135, C-130, B-52, AND C-17. The system does not currently meet specifications and must be evaluated and repaired to meet Original Equipment Manufacturer tolerances.

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

REFORM Grinding Technology GmbH is the manufacturer of grinder asset number 13174. All information is proprietary to REFORM, which is based out of Germany. REFORM has provided a letter stating that Lapmaster Wolters International, LLC in Mount Prospect, IL is the only authorized organization in the United States of America permitted to provide the technical guidance, warranty, and the service required.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

There were no efforts to obtain competition due to the memo dated (5 Dec 2018) stating that Lapmaster Wolters International, LLC in the only company capable of repairing these parts.

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

Until the memorandum dated (5 Dec 2018) is rescinded, the Government will maintain repairs with Lapmaster Wolters International, LLC.

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

10-Jan-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera/ GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) March 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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