Single Source Justification for Travel Pod Refurbishment_Signed.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 35th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: MXS F-16 Travel Pod Refurbishment

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: TBD

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 13 FGS requires a total overhaul and refurbishment of the F-16 travel pods . The total overhaul and refurbishment includes removing all dents, replacing access doors with quick release fasteners, and repainting the exterior of the pods using approved military specification materials that restore the pods to the original T.O. and drawing 464077 configuration. The MXU-648 travel pod is attached to aircraft and used during flight to carry aircrew equipment, aircraft support equipment, and maintenance support equipment during deployments. Current inventory consists of pods that are over 26 years old and require refurbishment/restoration. Refurbishment of faulty doors, locking mechanisms and handle clearances is required for the MXU-648 to be used on the F-16. The overhaul of cargo pods consisting of complete tear down followed by blasting, dents removed and pods repainted will mil spec primer and paint as well as the removal of the old doors and replacement with a custom matched door and proprietary latches.2

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

EhPro Custom Fab LLC was identified by the F-16 System Program Office in 2016 as the only qualified company who can refurbish MXU-638 Travel Pods. The 2016 MFR has since expired but has been followed up by a MFR dated in 2020 from the F-16 Systems Engineering Chief only identifying EhPro Custom Fab LLC as a company capable of performing this service. Market research found that EhPro Custom Fab LLC refurbished pods have completed multiple contracts with different branches of the DOD to date.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A sources sought posting was publicized in the GPE (Notice ID FA520524N0006) from 7 Aug 24 to 14 Aug 24 outlining the work being requested in an effort to find other vendors in the market. One company responded interested in this requirement but failed to demonstrate that they are an approved and qualified vendor capable of performing the F-16 Travel Pod refurbishment.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Further market research will be conducted by the customer and the contracting office to query if there are any other vendors approved by the SPO to refurbish F-16 Pods.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

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.

Date

03-Sep-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

KADE N. FORRESTER / 2d Lt

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination 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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