SSJ - Chant Equipment Calibration (Redacted).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

06 February 2026

TO: AFSC/PZIM

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 CMXG

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Serv C26-059 Chant Equipment Calibrations

The Chant horizontal straight-pull test unit (OC10181) has been calibrated previously by Chant Engineering under contracts FA8125-16-M-0084 and FA8125-21-P-0078. In February 2024, 76 CMXG/MXDEK acquired a Chant Model TS-11639 multi-point load test cell (Model TS11639).

A new base calibration contract with four option years is required to provide calibration services for both load testers.

Chant Engineering is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the horizontal straight-pull tester (Model 8120150X60, SN 1, OC#10181) and the multi-point load test cell (Model TS- 11639, S/N M99-00778, OC#25578). As OEM, Chant owns proprietary design and construction, controls the operational software, and holds exclusive rights to certain replacement parts. Chant also employs technicians who are specifically trained and certified to perform maintenance and calibration on these exact models. Because of the proprietary design, software access requirements, parts availability, and specialized technician training, no other vendor is known to have the necessary technical data rights, parts, and personnel to perform accurate, compliant calibration and maintenance for these units. For these reasons, Chant Engineering is the only source capable of meeting the Government’s calibration requirements for both load testers.

Chant Engineering Co., Inc. is the sole source capable of meeting the Government’s requirements as described in the Performance Work Statement. Based on Chant’s proprietary design rights, exclusive parts and software access, and certified technician capability, OBCA recommends awarding this requirement to Chant Engineering via sole source acquisition procedures.

Chant Engineering Co., Inc.

59 Industrial Drive, New Britain, PA 18901

Cage Code 7K419 Small Business

Market research was conducted using the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases under NAICS code to identify firms capable of performing Chant machine calibration. The search included small business categories (8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses). No vendors other than the original equipment manufacturer, Chant Engineering, were identified as able to provide the calibration, software access, certified technicians, and proprietary parts needed to meet the Performance Work Statement. Chant was contacted during the research; the company confirmed it is the sole provider of these services and did not offer transfer of proprietary data rights to other vendors. Therefore, Chant Engineering remains the only source found that can satisfy the requirement.

In the future, the Government will continue to monitor the market to find both small and large businesses that are capable of providing the requested services as outlined in the performance work statement. Market research for this requirement is ongoing.

6. I have determined, in accordance with FAR Overhaul 13.101(b), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.