Single Source Justification MTS Systems Corporation Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the 309 Missile Maintenance Group at Hill Air Force Base. The contract is for Material Test System (MTS) Calibration/Services/Maintenance, specifically for fixed fee calibration on Material Test System and High Rate Propellant Test System machines located at the Propellant Laboratory. The total contract will be with MTS Systems Corporation, who has been determined to be the sole source provider due to previous contract performance issues and their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The procurement is for one (1) fixed fee calibration per machine annually, with the contractor required to provide calibration support equivalent to original equipment manufacturers' specifications. The contract ensures the MTS machines operate within design specifications for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center's Aging and Surveillance Program, which conducts service life estimates for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. The government acknowledges the importance of providing opportunities to small businesses and will conduct future market research to potentially expand contractor options, though currently MTS is considered the only qualified provider for these specific calibration services.