Sole_Source_Letter _Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 412TH TEST WING (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

18 March 2013

MEMORANDUM FOR 412 AFFTC/PK

FROM: 412 MXS/MXMVPE

SUBJECT: Request for Sole Source Purchase

1. 412 MXS/MXMV request sole source purchase to acquire 1each, K400B-XL Generator Test Stand, Transient Recorder Data Printed Circuit Board, Part Number 347930 from Avtron Aerospace, to support F-16, 40 and 60 KVA and T-38, 8 KVA aircraft generator testing. This purchase is necessary to bring the K400B-XL Generator Test Stand back to Mission Capable Status.

2. The Transient Recorder Data Printed Circuit Board is part of the K400B-XL Generator Test Stand, used to test and troubleshoot the F-16, Constant Speed Drive and 60 KVA Generator and the T-38, 8 KVA Generator. Without the K400B-XL Generator Test Stand, the Air Force Flight Test Center would not be able to test or troubleshoot and repair these aircraft generator system components resulting increased costs and diminished levels of flight test support. Based on FY11 and FY12 historical data

3. The Transient Recorder Printed Circuit Board is not maintained in the Department of Defense Supply systems. Avtron Aerospace is the only known supplier which produces the Transient Recorder Data Printed Circuit Board.

4. Thorough marketing efforts were performed through several Internet websites, Federal Supply Schedules, and researching several vendor publications to find other manufacturers. Requested names of any distributors but were unsuccessful.

5. Please if you have any questions on this manner.

ROBERT W. HILL, WS-12, DAF