Redacted Fully Executed Aircraft Linear Tow Force Monitoring Unit Single Source Justification.pdf
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- Aircraft Linear Tow Force Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- A23_061
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This single source justification document identifies a requirement by the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group at Tinker Air Force Base for a linear tow force monitoring unit. The unit is needed to detect tension placed on aircraft towing tractors' hitches, in order to help prevent injuries to personnel and damage to equipment from undetectable hitch tensions. Only one manufacturer, Aero Specialties, produces the required SiPsHitch monitoring system, which requires specialized installation and operational knowledge not available from other vendors. Market research identified no other potential suppliers of a linear tow force monitoring system through various databases, a request for information, or searches of small businesses. As only a single source was determined to be reasonably available, a justification has been made in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to procure the system from Aero Specialties on a non-competitive basis.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX
(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA
26 June 2023
TO: AFSC/PZIM
FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 MXG
SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for A23-061 Aircraft Linear Tow Force Monitoring Unit
76 AMXG requires linear tow force monitoring unit to detect the tension placed on the hitch of aircraft towing tractors. This device provides a safety measure to help avoid injury to Government personnel and damage to Government equipment.
Tension at aircraft towing tractor hitch is not discernible by observation, inspection, or various checks.
ncident occurred in which tow bar was disconnected when un-discernible tension was on hitch. As a result, an employee was injured, resulting in significant and restrict from duty. Tension detection device will significantly reduce/eliminate risk of tow bar disconnection when tension is on hitch With tension detection device, aircraft movement speed will be increased as tractor driver will be able to see tractor-hitch tension measurement as they drive able to focus more on optimal speed, and will be able to concentrate less on whether excessive tension is on tractor hitch.
Aero Specialties is the manufacture of the SiPsHitch linear tow force monitoring system. The linear tow force monitoring system is a specialized product that requires installation and operational knowledge. It is not available through distributor or reseller.
Aero Specialties Ground Support Equipment 11175 West Emerald Street
Derek Rose / (208) 378-9888 Cage Code: 0T652
Market research was conducted to find potential vendors that could provide Linear Tow Force Monitoring System. The following websites and data bases were used: Dynamic Small Business Search and System for Award Management databases using North American Industry Classification System Codes 336413. FSC code 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. A request for information was issued to 17 vendors on GSA eBuy no vendors responded. A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was also conducted. No small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was identified that could provide a linear tow force monitoring system.
The Government will continue monitoring the market to try and avoid future single source acquisitions.
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
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