M21-003 Brand Name Justification SIGNED.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS

COMPLEX (AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE

BASE OKLAHOMA

7 December 2020

TO: AFSC/PZIM

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 MXSG

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for M21-003 Ametek CSW Programmable Power Supply

1. 76 MXSG request the purchase of the following item (s):

One (1) Ametek P/N- CSW5550-208-LAN

2. The AMETEK CSW5550-208-LAN AC/DC power supply, part of END ITEM VDATS AB-2 part number 201754200-10, OC21792, owned by 76 CMXG/550 CMMXS/MXDPBC, is a T.O. directed repair part. This power supply operates as part of an automated avionics test system, and responds/communicates via test system instrument data bus to generate required test system stimulus for testing of B-2 aircraft avionic LRUs and SRUs. The AMETEK brand power supply cannot be substituted without authorization from WRALC VDATS engineering authority.

The local authorized distributer for AMETEK Programmable Power products is Testech. has provided quote number JV8988AM for procurement of the replacement CSW550-208-LAN AC/DC power supply.

REF. T.O. 51V10-1-2-1-WA-1, Figure 2, Index 14.

3. Because of the criteria listed above, it is respectfully requested that the Ametek part be procured for

76 MSXG shop.

4. Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search and System for Award Management databases using North American Industry Classification System Code 335999 looking for companies that could provide the item(s) listed above. A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted. In review there are three (3) sources that can provide this commodity for this acquisition.

5. For further information or clarification please contact LaMonica N. Sankara/ OC-ALC/OBCA, 736.4377.

6. I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13, that the circumstances of this contract action deem a specific brand name to be required.

Anthony C Dollard LaMonica N. Sankara

AFSC/PZIMB OC-ALC/OBCA