FD2020200048_Redacted.pdf
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- F-16 Electron Tube Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- SPRHA4-20-C-0015
- Issued by
- Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
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This document contains a justification for a sole source federal contract award. The contract is for the procurement of F-16 electron tubes from an unknown vendor for an unknown amount, and was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on September 30, 2020. The justification describes market research conducted by the 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron that found no other qualified sources capable of manufacturing the transmitters. The research included online searches, site visits to potential manufacturers, and trade show attendance. The document was approved by a competition advocate and certified by technical and requirements personnel at DLA Aviation.
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VIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE
RESULTS, OR STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT
CONDUCTED
A. As described in Section VI above, market research, IAW FAR Part 10, was conducted by synopsis of the proposed acquisition, advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties.
B. Additionally, the 416th SCMS conducted the following methods of market research:
Performed a search of the following websites in July 2020 using this item’s NSN, part number and noun:
-Google.com -Thomasnet.com These searches did not yield any additional sources of manufacture for this item nor any commercially available products.
Further research in engineering drawings revealed that CPI Varian makes the part number 588R901H01 version of this same tube and is a potential source of supply for the part number 588R901H02 tube. Site visits have been conducted throughout the past year to both CPI and L-3. Coupled cavity electron tube capability and expertise is shrinking throughout the electron tube industry; which was discussed and showcased at great length throughout the site visits.
Annual trade show visits are also utilized to speak with the worldwide F-16 industry in an effort to find additional repair and manufacture sources.
C. Based on the market research conducted, it was determined that there are currently no other sources that are qualified to manufacture these transmitters.
IX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND
OPEN COMPETITION
None.
X. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE
ACQUISITION
None.
XI. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO
REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING
SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITIONS FOR THE SUPPLIES
Qualification requirements are available through the solicitation or upon request to any prospective offeror(s) interested in becoming a qualified source. The System Engineer will assist interested concerns in meeting the standards specified for qualification IAW the MQR.
XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION
The contracting officer’s signature on the Coordination and Approval Document evidences that he/she has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL’S CERTIFICATION
As evidenced by their signatures on the Coordination and Approval Document, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.
APPROVAL
Michael J. Wood Competition Advocate DLA Aviation at Ogden
WOOD.MICHAEL
.J
Digitally signed by
WOOD.MICHAEL J
Date: 2020.08.18 12:58:18 -06'00'
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