JA JASH Bed Fixture Plate Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a JASH bed fixture plate required by the 846th Test Squadron (846 TS) at Arnold Air Force Base. The requirement is for a large bed fixture plate (6000mm x 3000mm, weighing over 25,000 pounds) needed to control stresses generated in the manufacturing process for testing new Solid Rocket Motors (SRM).

JASH Precision Tools Limited (India) was identified as the only capable source after four months of market research, with experience providing similar plates to major manufacturers like Ford, GM, John Deere, and Mazak. A sources sought notice was released on December 16, 2024 and closed January 3, 2025, with no responses received. The justification notes that failure to procure from JASH would result in a 6-month program delay and increased costs. The document was signed by Contracting Officer Charles King on January 15, 2025, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the authority for single source procurement. The Air Force commits to continuing market research for future requirements through internet searches, acquisition history review, and monitoring of potential alternative sources.