Redacted Sole Source for Hydraulic Mule.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

14 Apr 2022

TO: AFSC/PZIMA

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 AMXG

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Serv A22-052E Hydraulic Mule

1. The 568th AMXS needs to send the Diesel Skydrol Hydraulic Mule back to the manufacturer (Testek, LLC.)

for repair. The equipment is currently out of service and warranty. The AGE shop inspected the Diesel Skydrol Hydraulic Mule and identified the pump seized up and would not turn over.

2. The Hydraulic Mule pressurizes the main hydraulic system while the aircraft is inside the hangar. The 568th AMXS needs to bring the Diesel Skydrol Hydraulic Mule back in service to accommodate the current and new workload requirements to meet FAA inspection criteria compliance and prevent work stoppage/grounding of several aircrafts.

3. Testek Solution is the OEM. They have proprietary data rights to the equipment. The OEM has determined the equipment could be repaired more quickly and efficiently at the Testek facility.

Timeliness is a factor with imminent incoming aircraft needing repair. It is recommended that the equipment be shipped to Testek Solutions for repair.

Company name: Testek Solutions Address: 28320 Lakeview Dr.

Wixom, MI 48393 Phone number: (248) 573-4980 CAGE code: 06659

Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code (811310) looking for companies that could repair the Hydraulic Mule. A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted in search of a company that could repair the Hydraulic Mile. Testek Solutions is the OEM and has proprietary data rights. In review there is only one company that can perform this service.

4. For further information or clarification please contact

5. 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.